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Old 04-06-2011, 06:34 AM
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for some reason my driver's side front camber is at 0.8 and my passenger side front camber is at 1.2. the toe is in the middle for both sides. is there any bushing that might be the culprit for this?

also, how long should i wait for my springs to settle before i get an alignment? i havent put them on yet
Old 04-06-2011, 08:12 AM
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My car did the opposite, it happens. Usually its from compression arm bushings, they also screw up the camber. Most like the compression arm bushing is shot, if not it will be in 5k miles after you lower it. Also look at the LCA bushings, it is common for them to tear.
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the car was lowered before i got it so im pretty sure the bushings are already torn. ive already put some whiteline bushings in both LCAs so i guess ill look into getting some of those new energy compression bushings. i doubt it matters if i mix and match brands of poly bushings? i just want to find the culprit bushing so i can fix that one first.
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bump, anyone else know what could be causing this?
Old 04-09-2011, 03:19 PM
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Where could you buy the bushing mentioned above?

Good luck OP
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look for the energy suspension front arm kit, its sold in the vendor marketplace
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a year ago, before my alignment was -.12 and -.09
After alignment, it changed to -.11 and -.10 lol
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