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Old 04-16-14, 06:25 PM
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So I just got my new tires today and the mechanic recommended me to get a camber kit. What's the cheapest camber kit that I can get? Is there a difference in functionality between a high end vs low end camber kit? What brands would you guys recommend? I'm dropped on H&R lowering springs so about a 1.1-1.2 drop in the front, 1.3-1.4 drop in the back. Thanks!
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Save the money you would spend on the camber arms and spend it elsewhere; with only a drop on springs you'd not have to worry about mad camber wear. If anything, take the saved money and spend it on an alignment if you haven't gotten one yet.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Save the money you would spend on the camber arms and spend it elsewhere; with only a drop on springs you'd not have to worry about mad camber wear. If anything, take the saved money and spend it on an alignment if you haven't gotten one yet.
I got the alignment right after I got my tires. I'm at a -1.1 degree angle for both sides.
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Originally Posted by 2012IS250
I got the alignment right after I got my tires. I'm at a -1.1 degree angle for both sides.
thats good
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
thats good
My steering wheel is slightly slanted though LOL is that normal? It was more slanted than before I got the alignment.
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Camber isn't going to change the angle of your steering wheel, that suggests your toe is off, or that you possibly need recalibration with Techstream.
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Originally Posted by 2012IS250
My steering wheel is slightly slanted though LOL is that normal? It was more slanted than before I got the alignment.
bring it back and tell them to realign your steering wheel. usually they put a tool to hold it straight forward while they make your suspension adjustments but it seems like it got loose.
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alright yeah i'll call my shop tomorrow or something. thanks!
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-1.1 degrees is like factory spec!
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To my knowledge megans are decently cheap, I had to replace all of my rear suspension arms, ended up costing me $500 for all 3 due to the previous owner doing a half *** job cutting and rewelding the factory arms good luck in your hunt and happy Easter.

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Originally Posted by Gville350
-1.1 degrees is like factory spec!
LOL but the steering wheel is slightly slanted
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^That is what the shop that did the alignment needs to address. There are tools used to keep the wheel at true center during the alignment.
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Just found out the Figs arms almost cost as much as megans! I wish i knew that before i went on a shopping spree!
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