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nis350 12-05-2014 07:02 PM

Alignement (camber) after lowered
 
Just a general question regarding alignment after lowering. Can it be aligned within the spec (f & r camber) after lowering about an inch with springs like Swift?

Hotrodz 12-05-2014 07:34 PM

You should do a search on this as there are numerous threads and discussion but be that as it may....you may need toe bolts and or camber arms for the rear and be good to go in the front!

wanker 12-05-2014 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3048798)
You should do a search on this as there are numerous threads and discussion but be that as it may....you may need toe bolts and or camber arms for the rear and be good to go in the front!

Some people can get the original alignment without a camber kit after installing springs, but most need rear camber kits -- and given the cost of performance tires, it's probably a good idea anyway.

nis350 12-06-2014 03:17 AM

I suppose the inner rear tires would wear out more without the camber kit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanker (Post 3048818)
Some people can get the original alignment without a camber kit after installing springs, but most need rear camber kits -- and given the cost of performance tires, it's probably a good idea anyway.


wanker 12-06-2014 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3048978)
I suppose the inner rear tires would wear out more without the camber kit?

Correct.

ROBERT1183 12-06-2014 01:29 PM

you will most likely need the rear camber arms and possibly toe bolts depending on how much you need to adjust. there is only a bit of rear toe adjustment with the factory bolts. I have the front camber arms on mine as well.

nis350 12-06-2014 08:19 PM

I suppose both the front and rear can't be adjusted within the factory spec once it is lowered. Usually the camber is problematic with a huge drop (2 in), but I am surprise to hear that the toe (f&r) is also problematic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183 (Post 3049267)
you will most likely need the rear camber arms and possibly toe bolts depending on how much you need to adjust. there is only a bit of rear toe adjustment with the factory bolts. I have the front camber arms on mine as well.


zefaulter 12-25-2014 04:40 PM

I personally thought I won't need camber kit after installing eibachs. Best camber they could do was -3 in the rear... big mistake not getting the camber kit first time. I had to get alignment twice

Get the camber kit at the same time.

You'll need 3 things:
-SPL or SPC(cheaper) camber arms
-Camber lockout bolts
-Toe bolts

Contact Andrew(DEpointfive0)

tnav 12-25-2014 07:33 PM

Lowered on Swift springs, rear is perfect, front needs another 1 degree of negative camber, my fronts wear in the outside, next upgrade will be Kinetic Front camber arms, rear is staying as is for now

sandersd 12-25-2014 09:52 PM

Fronts wear on the outside? That's odd with the springs. I don't see how you ended up with less camber.

nis350 12-25-2014 10:29 PM

I read that the drop with the Swift springs is very mild and might be able to get close to the oem specs.

I suspect your front outside tire wear maybe related to too much toe-in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnav (Post 3065539)
Lowered on Swift springs, rear is perfect, front needs another 1 degree of negative camber, my fronts wear in the outside, next upgrade will be Kinetic Front camber arms, rear is staying as is for now


Zoren 370 12-26-2014 07:51 AM

No you cant get back to OEM specs get camber kits cheaper than buying new tires!

Chuck33079 12-26-2014 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3065718)
No you cant get back to OEM specs get camber kits cheaper than buying new tires!

:iagree:

Why is this still a question? If you lower the car at all, there's about a 99% chance you'll need camber arms and toe bolts.

4TthAnnyZ 12-26-2014 11:32 AM

I just ordered swift springs and SPL camber arms but skipped the toe bolts because I dont like the idea of grinding my subframe and ive also heard that most alignment techs should be able to get it within spec as long as you have the camber arms.

Chuck33079 12-26-2014 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4TthAnnyZ (Post 3065852)
I just ordered swift springs and SPL camber arms but skipped the toe bolts because I dont like the idea of grinding my subframe and ive also heard that most alignment techs should be able to get it within spec as long as you have the camber arms.


You'll most likely need the toe bolts.


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