im lowering over an inch, do i need a toe kit?

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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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im lowering over an inch, do i need a toe kit?

I know i will need camber adjusters for the front and rear. but do i need any other kind of adjustments? also what are their function if so. thanks...
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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yup it keeps ur wheel running straight from front to back of ur car
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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You would need a camber kit to zero out the camber, but if you are only lowering an inch you can get the tires aligned to stay in factory spec which is -1.3 front and -1 rear. I looked in to this when I did mine and I found that the alignment will fix your problems. If you don't get the car aligned your tires will be gone in 7000 miles.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 20004DSC
You would need a camber kit to zero out the camber, but if you are only lowering an inch you can get the tires aligned to stay in factory spec which is -1.3 front and -1 rear. I looked in to this when I did mine and I found that the alignment will fix your problems. If you don't get the car aligned your tires will be gone in 7000 miles.
you'll never get back to -1 rear without a camber kit and a 1" drop, most people can barely get back to -1.6 with a .5" drop
 
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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you cant just get lowering springs? you ahve to get somthing else? SORRY NUB HERE!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by brianyun
you cant just get lowering springs? you ahve to get somthing else? SORRY NUB HERE!
You can just get springs, but if you drop it too low, then your tires will wear unevenly, and extra fast on the inside edge. Thats where camber kits come into play
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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ok so i need toe, camber and what about caster. or anything else. thanks for all of your help
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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you should never mess with caster or toe.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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you should never mess with caster or toe.
this advice is based on?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by speedracerg35
you should never mess with caster or toe.
hey speedracer. ur headlights looks good bro what are they? brand? are they h1 or h4 im confused with those...thanks
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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ok im confused now, getting mixed reviews here... can someone back their response with some explanation.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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you prob will NOT need a TOE kit, but most likely a CAMBER kit
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
this advice is based on?
i second that question..
 
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