Camber Question
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Camber Question
I lowered my G on revised Z springs with the spring mount mod in the rear. I would say it dropped around 1", maybe a tad less. I had my wheels off recently to put on spacers and noticed my tires had already worn badly on the inside due to negative camber.
From what I've been reading, anything around a 1" drop shouldn't need camber kits. I'm getting new tires soon and was wondering if an alignment would be all I need to fix my camber/toe issues? I don't want to drive around on my new tires for a week or two and then realize I need camber kits.
From what I've been reading, anything around a 1" drop shouldn't need camber kits. I'm getting new tires soon and was wondering if an alignment would be all I need to fix my camber/toe issues? I don't want to drive around on my new tires for a week or two and then realize I need camber kits.
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Here's the facts, if you lower your G35 you're going to need a camber kit! It doesn't matter if it's a 1/2" or 6" your tires won't survive, they'll wear out on the inside edges. Some of you may be able to swap your tires from side to side to get a few more miles but in the end it's better to get the camber kit...quality rubber costs major $$. A few members here don't know squat about suspensions or what it take to do the job right, the posts on this thread are living proof...
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I got an alignment right after I did the revised z spring swap on my G and I just barely came within spec, anything more would have put me out of spec
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Here's the facts, if you lower your G35 you're going to need a camber kit! It doesn't matter if it's a 1/2" or 6" your tires won't survive, they'll wear out on the inside edges. Some of you may be able to swap your tires from side to side to get a few more miles but in the end it's better to get the camber kit...quality rubber costs major $$. A few members here don't know squat about suspensions or what it take to do the job right, the posts on this thread are living proof...
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Gary, I know you have a passion for camber kits in all instances but you don't necessarily need one for minor drops. I was perfectly within spec after .5" drop
Even if one is slightly out of spec, the minimal amount of camber wear doesnt really justify the cost of some camber kits (esp front kits) over the long run
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Gary, I know you have a passion for camber kits in all instances but you don't necessarily need one for minor drops. I was perfectly within spec after .5" drop
Even if one is slightly out of spec, the minimal amount of camber wear doesnt really justify the cost of some camber kits (esp front ktis) over the long run
Even if one is slightly out of spec, the minimal amount of camber wear doesnt really justify the cost of some camber kits (esp front ktis) over the long run
My front wheels visually appear to have more negative camber than my rears which is what worries me.
Are there any cheaper alternative kits that will get the job done and won't fail on me?
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