2019 drive 2 camber issue on new rims

[Accountable1]

i recently purchased a used 2019 yamaha drive 2 golf cart with jakes 3" lift. I ordered 14" rims with a tire overall height of 20.5". The new rims have a really bad camber issue and is off by more than an inch. Has anyone had this issue and how did you resolve it? I will post pics soon.

[slonomo]

The camber change is likely from worn shocks, not the wheels. Sometimes with a wider offset wheel the camber issue is more pronounced. Not sure which way your camber issue is off, the wheels might look like this from the front / \ ?

[villebacker]

All the newer drive2's have a little negative camber that I have seen. Even a brand new one. My 2017 PTV isn't lifted and had about 1/2" - 3/4" negative camber. I slotted the mounting holes in my struts enough to get the wheels straight up and down and set my toe in about 1/8" closer in the front. Looks and drives great and only cost was my labor. Another option is to call Plowman's. Don told me they sell an adjustable strut that he had developed. This would cost some money but would be simpler.

[Accountable1]

Originally Posted by slonomo

The camber change is likely from worn shocks, not the wheels. Sometimes with a wider offset wheel the camber issue is more pronounced. Not sure which way your camber issue is off, the wheels might look like this from the front / \ ?

Yes, that is the way the camber looks. I have read to replace the front shocks with the heavy duty rear ones to help with sagging issue. Does that sounds correct?

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by Accountable1

Yes, that is the way the camber looks. I have read to replace the front shocks with the heavy duty rear ones to help with sagging issue. Does that sounds correct?

If the front shocks are worn out, just replace with new factory front shocks. Sometimes the rear shocks are longer. You don't want longer shocks, that will make matters worse. It's typical for front shocks to be worn out, happens all the time.

[Accountable1]

Originally Posted by slonomo

If the front shocks are worn out, just replace with new factory front shocks. Sometimes the rear shocks are longer. You don't want longer shocks, that will make matters worse. It's typical for front shocks to be worn out, happens all the time.

I replaced the shocks and the problem was not fixed. When I adjust the alignment on the front end and take it for a drive, the front of the tires open back up. I get it aligned again and the same thing happens. I have found shocks online that have two camber adjustments or if there is another issue with the front end.

[slonomo]

When driving on pavement if the toe is set too far out, the front end will squat. If the toe is set too far in, the front end will stand up. This is the result of the geometry with single a arm front suspensions. It's difficult to explain. Basically you just have to make sure your toe settings are dead straight or just a hair toe in.

[Accountable1]

Originally Posted by slonomo

When driving on pavement if the toe is set too far out, the front end will squat. If the toe is set too far in, the front end will stand up. This is the result of the geometry with single a arm front suspensions. It's difficult to explain. Basically you just have to make sure your toe settings are dead straight or just a hair toe in.

I have set it for a slight toe in and then it keeps opening up after driving on the pavement after setting it correctly. Could something else be wrong?

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by Accountable1

I have set it for a slight toe in and then it keeps opening up after driving on the pavement after setting it correctly. Could something else be wrong?

What do you mean by "opening up"?

[villebacker]

I am attaching a picture of the way that i fixed mine. I elongated the bolt hole in the strut for the top bolt in the attached picture. This allows the front wheels to rotate vertical. I set the toe in about 1/8" in front. I have been driving it for a few months now and had no problems and the camber has remained the same. I can drive it 30 mph and it tracks true. The best part it only costs you some labor.