Progress rear camber kit?!?!??

[brads94accord]

Originally posted by strodda
ok, hopefully a simple question. 1.8" rear drop. how many washers would i need to "mostly" correct the camber. im not looking for perfect, but i dont wanna have to buy new tires every year either.

im thinking two washers will do just fine. i have two in my back and its still off a little but not enough to cause tire wear.

[strodda]

Originally posted by twizzaut
all i used to fix the camber in back of my car was some washers

how much is it lowered?? and how many washers did you use?

[Dahmin8]

I've got Neuspeed Sport springs on my 90 LX. That's 1.8" in the front and 1.7" in the rear. I've a Progressive Camber kit in the front and didn't have to use any washers that came with the kit the I bought in the rear. I'm currently rolling on 17" Giovanna Chibas. I also have front and rear Suspension Tech sway bars. I am not certain if the sway bars helped, but when I got my alignment the rear was damn near perfect also. So I didn't need the extra washer in the rear because the car isn't dropped far enough to matter. Hope this helps.

[strodda]

Originally posted by Dahmin8
I've got Neuspeed Sport springs on my 90 LX. That's 1.8" in the front and 1.7" in the rear. I've a Progressive Camber kit in the front and didn't have to use any washers that came with the kit the I bought in the rear. I'm currently rolling on 17" Giovanna Chibas. I also have front and rear Suspension Tech sway bars. I am not certain if the sway bars helped, but when I got my alignment the rear was damn near perfect also. So I didn't need the extra washer in the rear because the car isn't dropped far enough to matter. Hope this helps.

on the rear kit, did you keep the stock bolts? and if not, does using the kits bolts(even without washers) extend the arm out at all? the springs i got are 1.8, so if im lucky maybe i wont need one either.

[Dahmin8]

The bolts in my kit were longer. It won't make a difference. My stock bolts are still in. I'm sure that your stock bolts will do just fine. The longer bolts are used to compensate for the extra distance caused by the washers when installed. You probably could use the stock bolts when using the washers. I guess to justify the cost of the rear camber kit most of the manufacturers have to supply you with something for the money. I would just install whatever camber kit that you have purchased in the front. Then have your alignment checked to find out what is needed. The shop that I went to, didn't need to adjust my rears at all. The front only needed a little tweeking. Also, with a static kit you have to install them correctly. You have a 50 - 50 chance to get it right or wrong. Don't worry though if it's incorrect your front upper control arm will hit. If it's correct you shouldn't hear a sound. I do however recommend going with the adjustable camber kit. It does seem to be easier to adjust, instead of tearing everything apart again to correct an error in the install. The good thing about the static thogh is once you're right, you're done. Unless you want to go lower than they are recommended for.

[strodda]

yea i got a ingalls kit already for the front. adjustable of course ive just been really damn lazy and havent installed them yet. and i gotta make an apointment at the shop, and they said theyd add washers if necessary, as part of the alignment charge.

who knows when ill finally get it all done, get new tires, and put my rims back on. but ill be sure to get a pic up when its all done.

and thanks for all the help

[strodda]

one more thing, do you have any pics of your rear wheels? i know itll be ok driving straight, but im worried about rubbing when i hit a bump or something. i have 215/45's, did you have to roll the fender at all?

[Dahmin8]

Your tires are bigger than mine. I didn't have to roll the fenders at all.
In the rear I believe you will need to worry about the control arm rubbing the top of your tires. What is the offset on your rims. Offset of your rims will determine alot.
I hope this pic helps.