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SilviaSR20DET · 07-23-2003, 02:09 PM

On my previous car i had the eibach sportlines and had a bit camber and had uneven tread wear on my tires. Do you think if i get the tein s tech springs that i wouldnt need a camber kit or is it good that i get it anyways to prevent uneven tire wear? What camber kits could adjust to at least a 2 inch drop springs that sell for cheap cause im on a tight budget right now. Also is it that camber cause the uneven treadwear or is it the alignment such as toe? Any help will be great, thanks.

JDMark · 07-23-2003, 02:17 PM

toe will kill your tires more then camber, just get an alignment after u install the springs. and about camber - www.pdm-racing.com has camber bolts for pretty cheap, that should do the trick. just helpin out a fellow washingtoner (er w/e we're called)

RBS14 · 07-23-2003, 08:26 PM

I have a pair of camber adjustment bolts i used for a month then took out because i decided i wanted more neg. camber. I'll sell them to you for like $15 shipped. they are in great condition.

SilviaSR20DET · 07-24-2003, 11:11 AM

How do the bolts work? How many do i need to purchase to correct a 2 inch drop for both the front and rear?

RBS14 · 07-24-2003, 12:42 PM

These bolts come stock in the rear of the car, so there is no reason to swap them out, Adjustable rear upper control arms are the only other way to correct rear camber aside from the stock eccentric bolts.

These bolts correct the front camber. There are two bolts on the bottom of each of the front shocks that hold them in. These bolts replace the top bolt on each side. They are basically a bolt with a cam lobe on them, you turn them to adjust camber. all you do is swap the bolts out and you're done. The rear camber is adjustable via the same style eccentric bolts.

SilviaSR20DET · 07-24-2003, 05:58 PM

How do you rate how difficult it is to do the camber adjustment with those bolts from 1-10. Also Is the instructions included with the product and with easy to follow instructions on how to do it?

RBS14 · 07-24-2003, 11:35 PM

defenately a 1! There are two bolts that holt the bottom of each strut in. They stare you in the face when you take off ur wheel. You simply take the top one out and put the new bolt in. Then you put a socket rench on the bolt and start spinning it, you will see the camber change as you spin the bolt. Once you have it set to where you want, you tighten down the nut on the bolt and voila! It may sound slightly confusing now but once you start doing it, it all makes sense!

SilviaSR20DET · 07-25-2003, 01:19 PM

thanks for the help i really appreciate it. Hope to get those bolts in when i order new springs!

07-23-2003, 02:09 PM	#1
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Getting new springs some questions On my previous car i had the eibach sportlines and had a bit camber and had uneven tread wear on my tires. Do you think if i get the tein s tech springs that i wouldnt need a camber kit or is it good that i get it anyways to prevent uneven tire wear? What camber kits could adjust to at least a 2 inch drop springs that sell for cheap cause im on a tight budget right now. Also is it that camber cause the uneven treadwear or is it the alignment such as toe? Any help will be great, thanks.

07-23-2003, 08:26 PM	#3
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a pair of camber adjustment bolts i used for a month then took out because i decided i wanted more neg. camber. I'll sell them to you for like $15 shipped. they are in great condition. __________________

07-24-2003, 12:42 PM	#5
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	These bolts come stock in the rear of the car, so there is no reason to swap them out, Adjustable rear upper control arms are the only other way to correct rear camber aside from the stock eccentric bolts. These bolts correct the front camber. There are two bolts on the bottom of each of the front shocks that hold them in. These bolts replace the top bolt on each side. They are basically a bolt with a cam lobe on them, you turn them to adjust camber. all you do is swap the bolts out and you're done. The rear camber is adjustable via the same style eccentric bolts. __________________ Last edited by RBS14; 07-24-2003 at 12:47 PM..

07-24-2003, 11:35 PM	#7
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	easy defenately a 1! There are two bolts that holt the bottom of each strut in. They stare you in the face when you take off ur wheel. You simply take the top one out and put the new bolt in. Then you put a socket rench on the bolt and start spinning it, you will see the camber change as you spin the bolt. Once you have it set to where you want, you tighten down the nut on the bolt and voila! It may sound slightly confusing now but once you start doing it, it all makes sense! __________________

07-23-2003, 02:17 PM	#2
JDMark Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: redmond, wa Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	toe will kill your tires more then camber, just get an alignment after u install the springs. and about camber - www.pdm-racing.com has camber bolts for pretty cheap, that should do the trick. just helpin out a fellow washingtoner (er w/e we're called)

07-24-2003, 11:11 AM	#4
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	How do the bolts work? How many do i need to purchase to correct a 2 inch drop for both the front and rear?

07-24-2003, 05:58 PM	#6
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	How do you rate how difficult it is to do the camber adjustment with those bolts from 1-10. Also Is the instructions included with the product and with easy to follow instructions on how to do it?

07-25-2003, 01:19 PM	#8
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	thanks for the help i really appreciate it. Hope to get those bolts in when i order new springs!