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Old 12-17-10, 08:32 PM
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I'm waiting on a local company for their arm sets. The rears should be ready in a couple weeks and the fronts probably another couple months.
Old 12-18-10, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sojah
i have the rear lower control arms that have no adjustment they are just 5mm shorter than stock, they also make ones that are 5mm more than stock for 5mm added negative camber. they were like $130 or so for the set and i was charged like 75 for the install even though with a lift i could have easily installed them myself. then i got an alignment and was all done for like $300 which is prolly a lot cheaper than even purchasing the nagisa ones if i'm not mistaken...
i also need info on where to get this set for $130
Old 12-18-10, 08:42 AM
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Waijai, my correct stock camber specs are

................. independent ..... Lexus
left rear.......... -1.5............. -1.9
right rear........ -1.9..............-1.8

and yes, Lexus advised me to do a $1,300 repair to bring the rear into spec !
Old 02-21-11, 08:16 AM
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I have an 06 with staggered 20's and i am having the same rear inner wear problem, In reading the post, i understand that there are 3 lengths (The lengths are: Length = 441.5 mm, Length = 446.5 mm, Length = 451.5 mm
) Which one should i get for aftermarket 20's (Asant) and Does anyone know the OEM part number?
Old 02-21-11, 11:16 AM
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where can i get these arms to add a little more camber?!? i need them asap
Old 02-21-11, 11:20 AM
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http://www.oemlexusparts.com/seccat/...063/134/45063/
Old 02-21-11, 02:03 PM
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it would be nice if these can be made by a company here in the states instead of paying those prices on the japanese counterparts. definitely interested.
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check the link i just put up... much cheaper
Old 02-21-11, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sojah
check the link i just put up... much cheaper
thanks...

but i have the same question as gaiter, which one do i get
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ahhh good question... here is your answer: the stock arms are 446.5mm long. if you want more negative camber you get the longer arms (451.5mm), and if you want less negative camber you get the shorter arms like i got (441.5mm), no but seriously i do have short arms
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Originally Posted by sojah
ahhh good question... here is your answer: the stock arms are 446.5mm long. if you want more negative camber you get the longer arms (451.5mm), and if you want less negative camber you get the shorter arms like i got (441.5mm), no but seriously i do have short arms
i guess i'm going with the longer one then since i want more camber
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So if i am wearing on the insides of the tires and i buy the replacement arms, am i trying to increase the negative camber or decrease the negative camber? I am sorry if this question seems elementary, but i just want to make sure i buy the right part.

I am running 275/30/20 on rear

thanks all
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gaiter - you need the shorter arms to decrease camber saving you inner wear of your tires...
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correct ^ ^ ^, but please note that if you were super flush then by putting shorter arms you will then rub. if you pull in 5mm on the bottom of the tire towards the car you push out the top of the tire 5mm towards the fender or away from the car. just know this prior to doing this mod. but i'm sure those who know enough to be flush would hopefully already know that shorter lower rear arms would take away 5mm of clearance.
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate the information


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