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Lowering springs. camber adjustment?

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by KTeevan, Jan 12, 2008.

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    KTeevan New Member

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    so i bought lowering springs for my car, will this mess with my camber on my wheels? i see a lot of rice civics with the wheels all angled because they were dropped incorrectly, but i dont want that to happen with mine. it is a 1.9" in front and a 1.8" in the back. any help would be appreciated. sorry if this is a repost. thanks
    KTeevan, Jan 12, 2008
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    JRBRUIN7@aol.com New Member

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    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I read somewhere on here if you go to the dealer and have your wheels aligned to the TRD lowering Specs you should be fine.
    JRBRUIN7@aol.com, Jan 14, 2008
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    KTeevan New Member

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    not sure at all. but sounds correct in some nature. ill check it out. i have a friend who works for toyota so that would be best.
    KTeevan, Jan 14, 2008
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    tcstreetracer07 New Member

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    drop

    so did ne 1 find out bout the drop info cuz i need to get low
    tcstreetracer07, Jan 16, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    You are absolutely correct. The double-wishbone rear suspension has camber adjustment but over the TRD springs drop of 1.5" will require more camber adjustment. Hotchkis and another company makes replacement REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY. Anything over 1.5" requires the adjustable rear links. The front will be perfect with just a slight negative camber (good for cornering) that does not cause any uneven wear. 2.0" drop or better will require front camber adjustment bolts offered by the same companies.

    View attachment REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY.bmp

    An interesting DIY article discussing the rear camber links install.
    navylife59, Jan 18, 2008
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    KTeevan New Member

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    okay, so i got lowering springs that will lower my car 1.9" front and 1.8" rear. what else will i have to do to make my car correct?
    KTeevan, Jan 18, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    As stated, just the adjustable rear camber links and a TRD lowering springs alignment at the dealership.
    navylife59, Jan 19, 2008
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    KTeevan New Member

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    oh okay, not so bad. how much extra money are we talking then?
    KTeevan, Jan 19, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    The Hotkis Camber links were about $200. There is someone else that now makes a set for far cheaper. I can't remember who it was.
    navylife59, Jan 27, 2008
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    KTeevan New Member

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    okay, so i know a guy who will put it in for like 150. put everything in. so about another 350 for everything? not that bad i guess.
    KTeevan, Jan 27, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Very important to keep the springs in correct alignment in relation to the spring perch and upper strut mount. Use a paint pin to make tic marks so that reassembly is done correctly. Also doing one side at a time, just as in changing brakes, can keep you out of trouble. Springs are always under pressure so be sure to use a set of reliable spring compressors.
    navylife59, Jan 31, 2008
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