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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Default Ichiba or SPC rear camber?

I can get Ichiba rear camber bars for about 110 dollars shipped and spc rear cambers for 190 shipped. It's 80 dollars difference. Is it big of a deal?

Should I take it to the shop to do alignment while I get it installed? I'm only 1.2 inches dropped and rear camber needs help badd because I'm running two tires within a year already! It's negative camber seeing the inner side of tires are burnt. Is this something easy to do at home? installing rear camber? how do I adjust it to proper length?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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IM guessing one comes with the eccentric bolts and the other doesnt......OR i have seen some web sites sell ONE side of the car only for a lower price but no one releases till it arrives and releases they need to order again to get the other side.....thus paying more..

post links..where aer you seeing these?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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The Eibach is your best value

we have it for $169 shipped, it is the exact same as the SPC, just lower cost.

The bushings in the Ichiba are not as robust and their toe bolt is not quite as adjustable

you can install it at home but you need an alignment rack to set them
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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^ Agreed I wish I had went with the Eibach but I got the ichiba. Its not as adjustable as other brands, but should be good enough for a 1.2 inch drop. OP, do you plan on going any lower in the future?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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yes I'm planning to get lower in the future. i'll guess ill go with spc or eibach.. thanks gents.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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I broke one of the toe bolts that came with the ichiba's....just an FYI.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Quick question...

I just bought a set of SPC rear arms, so when I install the SPC arms, do I adjust them to the same length as the stock ones and then put
them on?

(Right after install, I'm going straight to the alignment shop)
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
I broke one of the toe bolts that came with the ichiba's....just an FYI.
how exactly did you break it??? during install or it broke while installed over time??

sorry, your statement is to vague with out explanation for a clear understanding of the product differences..

-J

Originally Posted by sdZ33
Quick question...

I just bought a set of SPC rear arms, so when I install the SPC arms, do I adjust them to the same length as the stock ones and then put
them on?

(Right after install, I'm going straight to the alignment shop)
Yes, thats fine, ensure that you have the same number of threads on either side of the coupler. I usually get spare M12 bolts and put them through the holes of the stock camber arm and lay the adjustable camber arm right next to it.......i then turn the buck and line them up to where the bolts fit in the holes across to both..

hope that makes sense..

either way, if your installing the spc eccentric washers as well, its gonna be all fugged up driving to the alignment shop...go slow, take back roads, etc....steering wheel will be off and car's thrust angle will be wanting to make the car push, etc...

adjust the spc toe bolts to be pointing with the bulk of the washer outward on both sides......matching side to side and let the alignment shop take it from there.

-J

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
how exactly did you break it??? during install or it broke while installed over time??

sorry, your statement is to vague with out explanation for a clear understanding of the product differences..

-J
Broke after use....it was a while ago, and quite frankly I can't recall in what manor it broke. I have no issue with the arms thus far. They afford me plenty of adjustability for my needs so far.
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