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21494, When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Phanatik, Dec-12-03 09:42 AM
I'm going to be getting 18s and going to install Eibach Pro-Kits and maybe some Tokicos. Anyways, would I need a camber kit with this set up or are they only for much bigger drops like 2" or something. I don't want my tires to wear fast or uneven. Please let me know. Thanks a lot.
21495, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by eclipse_gs_1512, Dec-12-03 09:44 AM
You will need a kit. I'm on prokits with 17's and have -1 to +1 camber correction kits...all is good so far with my tire tread
21497, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Doug96GS, Dec-12-03 02:39 PM
You'll definetely need an alignment and most likely some sort of camber correction. I have Prokits with Tokicos and if you don't get a kit and alignment, your tires could look like this:


:-)
21502, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Clay, Dec-13-03 06:06 AM
Yeah you'll need a camber kit. I'd suggest going to Road Race Engineering and buying their 2g offset bushings. Btw you have the black 2g with the turbo wing right? :thumbsup See ya around the 626.
21505, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Phanatik, Dec-13-03 12:00 PM
Thanks for all the replys. Where should I get a camber kit and do brands matter? I don't have a black turbo, I have a silver 99 GS OZ Edition.
21512, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Doug96GS, Dec-13-03 07:46 PM
For Prokits you don't need a whole kit. I have the Ingalls spacer/washer kit for the rear and that works fine. It's basically the same idea as the $15 camber mod on the "mods" page, but with thicker washers. I used 2 washers on each of the four bolts that hold the upper control arm to the frame on either side. Honestly, I forgot where I bought this kit but I'm sure that someone might have a link.
21517, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by bluedeuce, Dec-14-03 07:32 AM
What about the fronts? I'm gonna be installing the Tokico HP springs/strut package. Can you use the $15 camber mod for the front too?
thanks
21528, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by CODE4, Dec-14-03 03:11 PM
Eibach sells kits for the front and rear.

MITSUBISHI, Eclipse, 2WD - 1999
(Incl. GS, GS-T, RS & Turbo; Exc. Spyder GS-T)

ALIGNMENT KIT Rear +3. / - .75 degrees of adjustment. #5.73620K
ALIGNMENT KIT Front +/- 0.75 degrees of adjustment. #5.87460K

http://www.eibach.com/index1.htm and go to application guide and look up your car.
21539, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by eclipse_99rs, Dec-15-03 08:41 AM
i have ingalls front and $15 rear works for me and im lower than you.
21542, RE: When is a Camber Kit needed??
Posted by Doug96GS, Dec-15-03 04:14 PM
For Prokits you shouldn't need any camber correction in the front.
21603, Camber kit question
Posted by Nackers, Dec-18-03 12:56 PM
What do you guys suggest for a 2.75" drop in the front? What should we do about a 2.5" drop in the rear?

Would the Eibach -1 work?

Correction: Eibach +/- .75... will they work?

Thank you much...
21604, RE: Camber kit question
Posted by Mannyyy, Dec-18-03 03:03 PM
Nackers, I'm dropped about 2 inches and my front camber was off around 1.25 degrees so I bought a 1.25 to 3 degree kit. Since your drop is lower, I'd say a 0.75 degree kit would not be enough.

For the rear I did the $15 camber kit mod with 6 washers and that set it right on spec according to the alignment shop.