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Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Default offset UCA anchors: install them backwards and get more - camber?

I'm looking at the various front camber kits for the CRX, trying to find which ones would be feasable for me to install and will allow me to dial in the most NEGATIVE camber (I'm not looking for positive correction, its for autocrossing)

I'm wondering if anyone has thought of putting the upper anchor-bolt style kits on backwards, with the offset facing inwards, to gain more negative camber.
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Default Re: offset UCA anchors: install them backwards and get more - camber? (fireant)

I know the bracket your talking about has a notch in it to clear the springs, so I'm not sure if you'll be able to flip it around and still make it fit...

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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: offset UCA anchors: install them backwards and get more - camber? (94eg!)

Im talking about the aftermarket upper control arm bolts with offset bushings...they tpically provide more positive camber adjustment...but if intsalled backwards...

In the illustration, the bolts are the top mounting peices, where nut #16 screws onto on and bushing #7 goes into.
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Default Re: offset UCA anchors: install them backwards and get more - camber? (fireant)

So I'm guessing they don't have any cross brace like the OEM part. If so, then it should work as long as there is clearance between the inner fender the bushing housing. Can't say for sure though...
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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I'm going to give it a shot. They dont have a cross brace (instructions say to get rid of it) and it appears to me there is enough clearance. I'm referring to the SPC sliding kit that does -3/4 to +1 degree... and turning it into a -1 to +3/4 degree kit.
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