Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension Camber kit causes front end lift? BAT kit install

So I put my BAT kit on a couple months back. Handles great. Put the camber kit in at the same time. Aligned fine according to firestone. No tire wear at all yet (I drive 2 hours daily).

HOWEVER: my front end wheel gap is like 2 fingers (I have big hands) and my rear end wheel gap is like 1/2 finger.

Could the BAT camber kit cause the front end to ride higher? I really didn't compare the BAT kit to the stock upper strut mount. Maybe the BAT camber kit is taller? This kinda visually sucks. I'll get pictures posted some day.

I wouldn't mind a little bit of rake (like my '74 dodge dart used to have) but I really don't like the negative rake look.

I realize that stock the front wheel gap on the tours does appear to be greater but I hoped to loose that and did not. Instead, it is emphasized now.

There was no ride height difference when I installed the kits on my car. The upper strut bushings looked to be the same thickness, camber kit vs non camber kit. I paid close attention when they were installed.

I have noticed that a stock tour as well as many of cars does have greater gap in the front end. Maybe I just hoped that would go away and it didn't. I will try and post pictures very soon to get peoples opinions.

That sounds wrong from every BAT install I've ever heard of or seen. In fact, it sounds like the reverse of mine. Weird.

Also, I did cut the rubber hoses off of both front and back. It handles fine and no noises from the front end. It's a V-6 d'tec so the engine weight is there too. I'll try and remember taking good pictures and measurements this weekend.