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Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

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Old May 17, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Default Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

ok i just want to lower my civic 1.5-2.5 inches with skunk coilovers on stock shock, do i need a camber kit for that ? and that on stock wheels ?

also if i install rear lower control arms aftermarket will i neeed a camber kit ?

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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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i would install the parts and then see

its about a 50/50 chance.. some people get real bad camber wear from a 2" drop and some dont get any..
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Default Re: Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

no, simply get an alignment and have them adjust your toe.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Default Re: Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

If you get real bad wear from a 2" drop, then your toe is out of spec.

Get an alignment and you'll be fine. Camber kit is not needed. Just be advised that your shocks are going to blow out quickly, then you'll have to redo everything, and get another alignment.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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no camber kit needed. set toe to 0 or w/in factory specs. sometimes the factory shocks can take alot and will last a long time while being lowered on, and other times they wont last longer than a year.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Default Re: Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

ok, well its just for the summer.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Default Re: Do i need camber kit for stock wheels+follwoing mods ?

Originally Posted by krysted9354
ok, well its just for the summer.
i should offer that i have been lowered on the factory shocks with progress springs for the past 4 years with no problems what so ever. the ride is also great.
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