Question(s) about lowering.
12-10-15, 03:48 AM
#1
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Question(s) about lowering.
Ok guys sorry if my questions have been answered, but every thread i have been reading seems like they say something different in all of them, i just want to know what to expect when lowering and what comes along with it. I have had two lowered vehicles and both i bought already lowered. This is going to be my first time working with a lowered car and working it myself.
So this one thread i read said when your lowered, you will never be able to zero out your camber, Is that true?
someone also said for 2001 there is no camber bolt?
When i lower the car will my toe be automatically thrown off?
After installing do i need to immediately go to get an alignment?
Also when i lower my car, i read that when the suspension compresses, the wheels naturally camber in. Sooo
Do you think my tires would tuck into the fender when i lower it? I have hit speed bumps on accident before without slowing down and it doesnt seem like the tire ever hit the fender. The end of the tire perfectly aligns with the fender, and my wheel sticks out maybe half an inch out past the fender. goal for me is to slightly tuck tire. Not trying to slam it.
Everyone said its very easy to install but i just want some pointers and things to look out for, i read also i need to mark all the bolts, what is that for?
Sorry if i sound super noob but suspension is just something i never have worked on. Also if you have anything to add or correct please let me know.
So this one thread i read said when your lowered, you will never be able to zero out your camber, Is that true?
someone also said for 2001 there is no camber bolt?
When i lower the car will my toe be automatically thrown off?
After installing do i need to immediately go to get an alignment?
Also when i lower my car, i read that when the suspension compresses, the wheels naturally camber in. Sooo
Do you think my tires would tuck into the fender when i lower it? I have hit speed bumps on accident before without slowing down and it doesnt seem like the tire ever hit the fender. The end of the tire perfectly aligns with the fender, and my wheel sticks out maybe half an inch out past the fender. goal for me is to slightly tuck tire. Not trying to slam it.
Everyone said its very easy to install but i just want some pointers and things to look out for, i read also i need to mark all the bolts, what is that for?
Sorry if i sound super noob but suspension is just something i never have worked on. Also if you have anything to add or correct please let me know.
Last edited by gsean400; 12-10-15 at 03:54 AM.
12-10-15, 07:54 AM
#2
Being able to zero out your camber all depends on your wheel size and offset and the size of the tire. Looking at your picture, you will not be able to zero the camber.
Who ever said there was no camber bolt on 2001 is full of it. There is, and there is a decent amount of adjustment depending on wheel dimensions.
When you lower or raise a vehicle, the toe is automatically thrown off. when you lower a 2gs, the front will toe out and the rear will toe in. There is adjustment front and rear though so it can be zeroed.
You should get a 4 wheel alignment ASAP. I just had a brand new set of tires that I only got about 5000 miles out of before I lost a front driver tire while driving. The toe is the more important adjustment to make since it causes a binding of the tire on the driving surface and just eats tires. Negative camber doesn't do nearly as much damage as quickly as bad toe. I just get the toe zeroed and the camber maxed on stock adjustment. When you get a lot of camber wear on the inside, you just have your tires flipped and you have a new edge.
The wheels do naturally camber in when the suspension compresses.
If you are trying to slightly tuck tire, keep in mind that turning becomes a lot more difficult especially if you hit a dip while the wheel is turned, you can destroy a fender lip in a second. I run my fender lip about 1/8th-1/4th inch above the tire to allow for just that. I still can't figure out how people run slammed daily and don't damage fenders, I would like to but every time I go any lower, my tires just grab fender while turning.
Who ever said there was no camber bolt on 2001 is full of it. There is, and there is a decent amount of adjustment depending on wheel dimensions.
When you lower or raise a vehicle, the toe is automatically thrown off. when you lower a 2gs, the front will toe out and the rear will toe in. There is adjustment front and rear though so it can be zeroed.
You should get a 4 wheel alignment ASAP. I just had a brand new set of tires that I only got about 5000 miles out of before I lost a front driver tire while driving. The toe is the more important adjustment to make since it causes a binding of the tire on the driving surface and just eats tires. Negative camber doesn't do nearly as much damage as quickly as bad toe. I just get the toe zeroed and the camber maxed on stock adjustment. When you get a lot of camber wear on the inside, you just have your tires flipped and you have a new edge.
The wheels do naturally camber in when the suspension compresses.
If you are trying to slightly tuck tire, keep in mind that turning becomes a lot more difficult especially if you hit a dip while the wheel is turned, you can destroy a fender lip in a second. I run my fender lip about 1/8th-1/4th inch above the tire to allow for just that. I still can't figure out how people run slammed daily and don't damage fenders, I would like to but every time I go any lower, my tires just grab fender while turning.
12-11-15, 03:55 PM
#3
Bullitt180,
You say this;
*I still can't figure out how people run slammed daily and don't damage fenders, I would like to but every time I go any lower, my tires just grab fender while turning.
What you need is a RCA's camber kit and the control adjustable arm and you can go lower the way that you want. Also, the offset of your wheels and tire size help a lot to go low.
You say this;
*I still can't figure out how people run slammed daily and don't damage fenders, I would like to but every time I go any lower, my tires just grab fender while turning.
What you need is a RCA's camber kit and the control adjustable arm and you can go lower the way that you want. Also, the offset of your wheels and tire size help a lot to go low.
12-11-15, 05:13 PM
#4
18's, static, daily.
Anything else just lacks dedication.
Could probablly close up the wheel gap some with 19's, 20's are probablly out of the question for how low I am.
Shaved fenders and 1/4's stretched tires.
Less wheel gap than *most folks on 19's or 20's lol
Anything else just lacks dedication.
Could probablly close up the wheel gap some with 19's, 20's are probablly out of the question for how low I am.
Shaved fenders and 1/4's stretched tires.
Less wheel gap than *most folks on 19's or 20's lol
12-13-15, 09:22 AM
#7
Welcome to the wonderful world of trial and error wheel/tire fitment! Chasing the dragon isn't all that but very rewarding once the process is over!
Last edited by nelson09; 12-13-15 at 12:46 PM.
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