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[MikeJE]

I took my '62 Traveller today to a local garage with computerised tracking equipment that can deal with 10 inch wheels. They adjusted the front wheels (1/16th inch toe-out) but the computer showed the rear nearside wheel was toing-in far more than it should (43 minutes vs 6 minutes on the offside wheel).

 

I should be grateful if anyone can advise as to how I can adjust the rear wheel toe-in, please, preferably without having to dismantle too much!

 

Best wishes

 

Mike 

[mab01uk]

Note: The rear radius arms can get bent slightly. eg. if they impact a kerb or after a heavy sideways force/impact.

(Maybe compare if equal distances between rear subframe and the radius arm / shock absorber as a reference point on each side of the car).

 

For small precise adjustments, you can buy adjustable brackets for the rear subframe which replace the standard fixed outer brackets bolted to the subframe which locate the radius arms.
Minispares sell some (see link below) which are adjustable for both camber and toe-in.... however a Mini as standard factory set up has toe in at the rear, so you can just use suitable thickness spacers between the radius arm outer brackets and the subframe to adjust toe-in without the need for buying the dual adjustable brackets.

 

CAMBER AND TOE REAR TRACK ADJUSTMENT BRACKETS MS73EVO

https://www.minispar...stment-brackets

Edited by mab01uk, Yesterday, 10:26 PM.

[68+86auto]

This can be adjusted by using shims between the arm bracket and subframe. The problem is 6 minutes is also incorrect. If no shims are already on that side, it suggests that something is bent/worn.