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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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So I have determined that I am going to go with the Skunk 2 front camber kit on my 99 ex with H&R springs. (2 inch drop).

My question is what set of rear camber kits seem to work well. I searched and I haven't been able to find which ones (my search skills might suck) work well or if they are necessary.

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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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One brand is no better than another, so long as you with a reputable company. I'd do the bolt and washer trick.

Do an archived search for "camber bolt".
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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you wont "need" a camber kit - just an alignment by someone that knows what they're doing to set the toe to spec
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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washer trick works well..just get an alignment.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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I got my car aligned the other day and i was told that I still need a camber kit. Maybe they were just tyring to get some more money out of me, but this washer bolt things is confusing me....I will do a search but enlighten me if possible.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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If the toe is in spec, then you should be fine - you can take some camber out of the rear suspension by stacking some washers between the frame and the upper control arm bolts.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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how far out was the rear camber? if its only -1.0 to -1.25 i would just get the toe set to specs. -1.0 to -1.25 will not wear the tires to bad. it's mainly the toe that will wear out your tires quickly unless you have severe negative camber. but slightly negative beyond specs will help in the turns. I do not rec. the washer style camber kit. It's not very accurate.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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I've had no problems with my specialty products adjustable rear upper
control arms other than the fact that they're heavier than the factory
pieces.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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I've searched guys....BUT, maybe some of you can solve my problem or have had this problem.... and I thought it would be better not to make another post. So I have tokico illumina adj. coilovers and my accord is lowered about 2.25". I DO have ingalls ball joint front camber kits. My problem is that when I hit some nice bumps in the road the upper most part of the camber kit hits my wheel well way up inside. I'm on about 4 out of 5....5 being the most stiff on adjustment. Does or Has anybody ever cut there wheel wells inside their engine bay to allow for the clearance???? I really don't wanna raise my car back up . Thanks tho guys!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rudeman85 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I really don't wanna raise my car back up . Thanks tho guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>

You are probably too low for the spring rates you have. You have 2 choices.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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I hate to say...but i think your right. But they say they're 460/550 ??? Not enough??? Hmm...but i might have to do some modding then
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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460/550? are they linear rate 2.5" ID springs? the rate should be marked on them if they are.
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