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dwadia · 09-27-2008, 02:26 PM

LayNLow, thanks for all that info. I don't know how to quote quite as well as you so bear with me.

I really need to stay within $400 and that's pushing it. However my ball joints have play so i need new ones. I found a good deal on new oe-replacement control arms (with ball joints) for about $100 shipped, + $30 for poly bushings. That leaves me with ~270 to mess around with. Tein camber plates = $150. From what you said it sounds like i can avoid the RUCA's, assuming the eccentric bolts have enough adjustment range (i don't know how much i'll need to get the specs i want) and are precise enough. I'd need tension rods, let's say $130 for decent stuff (Circuit Sports or Megan i guess). That would be in the ballpark of my budget albeit on the high side. Now if the eccentric bolts on the front are really a good option i could save $100 right there, plus a slightly easier installation. Does anyone see a major downside going that route vs. the camber plates? Or any other flaws in my thinking?

And i'd still like to know how much these toe settings will affect tire wear (1/16-1/8")

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09-27-2008, 02:26 PM	#8
dwadia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (2)	LayNLow, thanks for all that info. I don't know how to quote quite as well as you so bear with me. I really need to stay within $400 and that's pushing it. However my ball joints have play so i need new ones. I found a good deal on new oe-replacement control arms (with ball joints) for about $100 shipped, + $30 for poly bushings. That leaves me with ~270 to mess around with. Tein camber plates = $150. From what you said it sounds like i can avoid the RUCA's, assuming the eccentric bolts have enough adjustment range (i don't know how much i'll need to get the specs i want) and are precise enough. I'd need tension rods, let's say $130 for decent stuff (Circuit Sports or Megan i guess). That would be in the ballpark of my budget albeit on the high side. Now if the eccentric bolts on the front are really a good option i could save $100 right there, plus a slightly easier installation. Does anyone see a major downside going that route vs. the camber plates? Or any other flaws in my thinking? And i'd still like to know how much these toe settings will affect tire wear (1/16-1/8") .