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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Hi Guys,

Was hoping to get some help on my install of the front RCA camber plate. I bought these last year and barely installing them now. These were from a seller on here and they are not authentic Nagisa, they're a replica. I've searched and read all the threads and it seems pretty easy to install. I even tried installing it, but one of the bolts does not fit as the hole is partially blocked. Anyone know if I'm doing something wrong? Any help would be great, thanks. Attached are some pictures.

The first picture is of the original post from the seller. He was selling the RCA adapters too so, I'm wondering if I need those to make this work. I was originally told I did not need them.

The second picture is where the hole is blocked and I cannot fit the bolt through. I'm wondering if I need to grind down the area to clear the hole?

If you compare these to the Nagisa ones they are shaped a bit different and bolt hole placement is a little different as well.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Have you tried bolting the plate to the knuckle/spindle first then bolting on the lower ball joint?
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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yes i had to grind down that little area on the balljoint to thread in the new hex bolt.
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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 09:09 AM
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Hilo DB1, we did try that with no luck.

LiCelsior, thank you sir! I just needed confirmation before doing that. I can now feel comfortable grinding it down.
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