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Questions For those of you who installed spc camber bolts.

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Old 02-28-12, 09:38 PM
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Default Questions For those of you who installed spc camber bolts.

i read here that arms need to be grinded a bit. Which dremel bit would be best to grind. Where should i grind, on top of existing hole or bottom? How hard is this install? I see that its just a couple bolts and some grinding, but would i have to adjust anything or install and take it to get aligned?

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Old 02-28-12, 10:53 PM
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I just received mine. Haven't had chance to do the install yet.would love any info on this.
Old 02-29-12, 04:04 AM
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First of all...im surprised there isn't more detailed instructions for the end user on installation....top existing hole or bottom?

You need to enlarge the oval shaped opening in the lower arm where the OEM camber bolt was so as to fit this unit onto it.
Old 02-29-12, 07:56 AM
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I'm thinking about doing this too. Where do u shave it though. From top if hole or bottom?
Old 02-29-12, 09:41 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...camber+install

Going to give it a shot when I have the chance..
Old 02-29-12, 10:23 AM
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I did read that thread, but it doesn't tell you where to grind. The top of existing hole or bottom. I don't want to have to grind out the wrong spot and have more negative camber lol
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You dont grind out above or below, you wallow the hole out length wise..

I used a drill bit but I would recommend getting a rotary file bit to lengthen the hole out.

I placed the SPC plate up on the control arm and just marked the arm quickly and ground out until the hole on the arm was the same size/length as the hole in the SPC plate
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Oic.. now, is there a certain way to apply everything or just install then take to alignment shop?
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Rymag , when you install yours. Do a DIY with pic.
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Originally Posted by ahahhsan
Rymag , when you install yours. Do a DIY with pic.
Will do.. it should be in by today. So, if the weather is better I will install this weekend
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Good luck with the install.
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Originally Posted by Rymag
Oic.. now, is there a certain way to apply everything or just install then take to alignment shop?
It's pretty self explanatory when u get under the car and look at it.

I just marked the hole, lengthened the stock, double checked it against the SPC plate, then installed the new camber bolts/washers SPC provided and eyeballed the alignment then drove to get the car aligned.
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Bout to install.. what's best to use dremel dye grinder or drill bit?
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Anybody? I don't wanna have to buy a bunch of wrong dremel/drill bits.
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Aks14, what do you mean by "ground down"? Thanks.


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