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*ManoNegra* · 06-19-2006, 10:20 AM

Going adjustable and the bolts on my car aren't in the best of shape. So, keep the adjustable camber bolt or ditch it? I'm leaning towards ditching it but wanna make sure I'm not screwing myself by doing so. Thanks

Brian · 06-19-2006, 11:42 AM

do not listen to brian

projectRDM · 06-19-2006, 12:43 PM

But you will need a large fender washer on either end to keep the bolt located in the slot, otherwise it will slide under load.

Dousan_PG · 06-19-2006, 12:45 PM

nooo
keep them
they subframe is slotted
under drifting/hard driving/road race etc etc etc
the replacement bolt will slip
the eccentric bolt will keep the ruca from moving on the subframe side
def keep it!
i removed mine ages ago (when i first got rucas on my s13)
it went from a good alignment -2.5 rear camber...to...

-4.5 and retarded toe in!

hahahha

KEEP IT!!

*ManoNegra* · 06-19-2006, 01:44 PM

I was going to use another regular suspension bolt (they're all about the same).
Thanks Aaron, figured someone here would've already tried it and give feedback. So they'll stay on. Rep for all (even you Brian) that took the time to respond.

/lock

projectRDM · 06-19-2006, 02:40 PM

A regular bolt and a pair of large washers is a MUCH better solution than keeping the OE eccentric bolt in place. The OE bolt can still be adjusted by someone, throwing off your alignment, and typically the washer will jam into the bolt and keep it from coming off easily if it's needed. Plus if you do remove it for maintainence, etc. there's no gaurantee you'll get it back exactly to where it was, whereas a regular bolt can only sit in one spot if installed correctly.

06-19-2006, 10:20 AM	#1
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	RUCA quick question. Going adjustable and the bolts on my car aren't in the best of shape. So, keep the adjustable camber bolt or ditch it? I'm leaning towards ditching it but wanna make sure I'm not screwing myself by doing so. Thanks

06-19-2006, 11:42 AM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	do not listen to brian __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/ Last edited by Brian; 06-19-2006 at 12:45 PM..

06-19-2006, 12:43 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	But you will need a large fender washer on either end to keep the bolt located in the slot, otherwise it will slide under load. Last edited by projectRDM; 06-19-2006 at 02:36 PM.. Reason: typo

06-19-2006, 12:45 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	nooo keep them they subframe is slotted under drifting/hard driving/road race etc etc etc the replacement bolt will slip the eccentric bolt will keep the ruca from moving on the subframe side def keep it! i removed mine ages ago (when i first got rucas on my s13) it went from a good alignment -2.5 rear camber...to... -4.5 and retarded toe in! hahahha KEEP IT!! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-19-2006, 01:44 PM	#5
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I was going to use another regular suspension bolt (they're all about the same). Thanks Aaron, figured someone here would've already tried it and give feedback. So they'll stay on. Rep for all (even you Brian) that took the time to respond. /lock

06-19-2006, 02:40 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	A regular bolt and a pair of large washers is a MUCH better solution than keeping the OE eccentric bolt in place. The OE bolt can still be adjusted by someone, throwing off your alignment, and typically the washer will jam into the bolt and keep it from coming off easily if it's needed. Plus if you do remove it for maintainence, etc. there's no gaurantee you'll get it back exactly to where it was, whereas a regular bolt can only sit in one spot if installed correctly.