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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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What else comes along with coilover install?

ok so i guess this question would depend on hight or wheels... But for the majorty of coil install what else has to be replaced with aftermarket parts?
camber kit?

i got stock 18's on a coupe with a 2554518r 2454018f and im going to install coilovers.. im gonna want to lower it to cover up 1/4" off the top of the tire. Im i gonna have to replace oem parts like crazy? sorry may sound like stupid questions
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Camber and toe adjustment kits, and I would also suggest adjustable tie rods and tie rod ends. Don't forget to get an alignment.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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and new bolts
 
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Camber and toe adjustment kits, and I would also suggest adjustable tie rods and tie rod ends. Don't forget to get an alignment.
Any input on brands,best bang for my buck? where i can get them?

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and new bolts
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Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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I'm also looking to get camber/toe adjustment kits, and cant seem to find much info, who seems to have the best kits?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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i ended up going with cusco front arms and eibach rear. your options in general are somewhat limited, and range in price from spl fronts (like 6 bills) to ichiba rear kits (no idea how much those are but i'm assuming less than 150)
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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ya for the front I would do the spl or spc front and I have ichiba for the rear and it came out good
 
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the front arms will cost a lot of money, the rear is way cheaper than the front, try to see if you can find some used front arms in GOOD condition, i found some cusco ones for 200
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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koo! thanks for the help guys... What about the the swaybar end links... after lowering it the front ones were a bitch to put on and were no straight up and down anymore.
 
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Depending on how low you go, you don't need camber adjustment in the front. I've been lowered on coilovers for 2 years now and I'm at 30k miles on my front tires and they're only about half worn. In the rear, definitely.
 
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