SPC Rear Camber/Toe Kit Install Pics
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I didnt see this in the DIY section so I thought Id make a quick thread with some pics. I dont know if it changed on the 07's but the instructions werent quite complete.
Anyways, you need to remove the plastic cover underneath to get to the bolts holding the sway arm, I had to drop it out of the way to get the rear bolt out because it wasnnt clearing it.
I found it easier to just remove the entire spring assembly. When you put the new arms in you want the same amount of threads showing on each side of the turnbuckle. I used the bolt to line them up and made the new one the same length as the stock one before putting it in the car.
I used a dremel with a tungsten carbide bit and only elongated the holes toward the inside of the car, the template marks it out for elongating both sides but I didnt really see the point since the car will never be adjusted to that direction. if you have one of those snake fittings for the dremel it would be a little easier.
The picture is with it adjusted out at maximum. Alignment tomorrow
Anyways, you need to remove the plastic cover underneath to get to the bolts holding the sway arm, I had to drop it out of the way to get the rear bolt out because it wasnnt clearing it.
I found it easier to just remove the entire spring assembly. When you put the new arms in you want the same amount of threads showing on each side of the turnbuckle. I used the bolt to line them up and made the new one the same length as the stock one before putting it in the car.
I used a dremel with a tungsten carbide bit and only elongated the holes toward the inside of the car, the template marks it out for elongating both sides but I didnt really see the point since the car will never be adjusted to that direction. if you have one of those snake fittings for the dremel it would be a little easier.
The picture is with it adjusted out at maximum. Alignment tomorrow
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same install on all 2003-2008 cars
same install on all 2003-2008 cars
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Well I got the car aligned, at Express Tire... twice. I went to the car wash right after leaving there and noticed the camber in the rear wasnt equal on both sides. I took it back and they tried to argue with me showing me the paperwork that I was at 1.3 neg camber on both sides. I said dude I dont care what the paper says I can see it with my eyes! I looked under the car at the cam bolt and said you have the left side at around noon and the right side around 9 o'clock. The left side should be around 3! He says he has 30 years of "doing this" and that the cam position doesnt really mean anything. So they put it back on the rack and a few minutes later ask me to come look at it. They asked how I wanted it, like they were just gonna do it as I eyeballed it. Not very comforting. So the guy starts moving the toe adjustment to bring in the camber and Im just sitting there shaking my head. They ended up setting them a little too negative, but I dont care, I'll take it somewhere else. Anyone know a good place in Socal that knows what they're doing?
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Originally Posted by supchaka
Well I got the car aligned, at Express Tire... twice. I went to the car wash right after leaving there and noticed the camber in the rear wasnt equal on both sides. I took it back and they tried to argue with me showing me the paperwork that I was at 1.3 neg camber on both sides. I said dude I dont care what the paper says I can see it with my eyes! I looked under the car at the cam bolt and said you have the left side at around noon and the right side around 9 o'clock. The left side should be around 3! He says he has 30 years of "doing this" and that the cam position doesnt really mean anything. So they put it back on the rack and a few minutes later ask me to come look at it. They asked how I wanted it, like they were just gonna do it as I eyeballed it. Not very comforting. So the guy starts moving the toe adjustment to bring in the camber and Im just sitting there shaking my head. They ended up setting them a little too negative, but I dont care, I'll take it somewhere else. Anyone know a good place in Socal that knows what they're doing?
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Originally Posted by supchaka
Well I got the car aligned, at Express Tire... twice. I went to the car wash right after leaving there and noticed the camber in the rear wasnt equal on both sides. I took it back and they tried to argue with me showing me the paperwork that I was at 1.3 neg camber on both sides. I said dude I dont care what the paper says I can see it with my eyes! I looked under the car at the cam bolt and said you have the left side at around noon and the right side around 9 o'clock. The left side should be around 3! He says he has 30 years of "doing this" and that the cam position doesnt really mean anything. So they put it back on the rack and a few minutes later ask me to come look at it. They asked how I wanted it, like they were just gonna do it as I eyeballed it. Not very comforting. So the guy starts moving the toe adjustment to bring in the camber and Im just sitting there shaking my head. They ended up setting them a little too negative, but I dont care, I'll take it somewhere else. Anyone know a good place in Socal that knows what they're doing?
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Originally Posted by supchaka
Well I got the car aligned, at Express Tire... twice. I went to the car wash right after leaving there and noticed the camber in the rear wasnt equal on both sides. I took it back and they tried to argue with me showing me the paperwork that I was at 1.3 neg camber on both sides. I said dude I dont care what the paper says I can see it with my eyes! I looked under the car at the cam bolt and said you have the left side at around noon and the right side around 9 o'clock. The left side should be around 3! He says he has 30 years of "doing this" and that the cam position doesnt really mean anything. So they put it back on the rack and a few minutes later ask me to come look at it. They asked how I wanted it, like they were just gonna do it as I eyeballed it. Not very comforting. So the guy starts moving the toe adjustment to bring in the camber and Im just sitting there shaking my head. They ended up setting them a little too negative, but I dont care, I'll take it somewhere else. Anyone know a good place in Socal that knows what they're doing?
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