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The stainless rod mics at .325 inch, fairly substantial. The turnbuckle I picked up with several other pieces at a yard sale.
The rod came from a crib that was recalled because the side panels that slid up and down could strangle a baby. I kept the two rods, but only needed one to do this mod.
Mistu has a problem with the rear axle and it's sad they did not come up with a repair or replacement quickly. I got the camber in specs -.7, the rod does the rest. It actually has enough travel left in the turnbuckle to probably pull it in enough to be permanent, but for right now I'll just enjoy it the way it is.
After some research it does not seem like shipping damage, especially after reading about replacements with total toe and total camber problems.
Next question is, is it a defective manufacturing process, or a defective design process. My bet would be manufacturing which probably cost less that $50 to make and take less than $50 in warranty labor to replace.
I got the camber straight, so if Mitsu keeps dragging it's feet on a replacement. I'll just tweak the toe permanently with the setup I have now. That can be done locally WHILE it is on the alignment rack.
The last thing they want is me in court describing the dangerous stability issues when they deny my claim based on my alterations. That will cost them more than the car cost me. Few people have more experience describing things to those with little knowledge of same.
regards
mech
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