Lower 1.2” Alignment advice needed
01-27-18, 08:27 AM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
First, yes I have used the search function extensively. I am looking for advice with my specific setup.
just picked up an 02 with only 32k. The stock tires all have inside wear from the known camber issues with this vehicle.
I am dropping 1.2” using Vogtland springs to go along with 20’s. After seeing the issues these cars have with tire wear due to camber I purchased a set of godspeed upper control arms for the front (look identical to the megans) and an SPC 67510 camber kit for the rear. I know the drop is going to make the camber issue worse.
will the above give me what I need to take the negative camber out of both front and back?
im pondering adjustable control arms for the rear, not sure if I will need or will what I have will suffice?
Also is anyone knows of a reasonably priced adjustable Control arm set for the rear? I know some of the parts are interchangeable with the earlier GS models. Godspeed has a set for theGS, not sure if the will fit the SC.
thanks in advance
just picked up an 02 with only 32k. The stock tires all have inside wear from the known camber issues with this vehicle.
I am dropping 1.2” using Vogtland springs to go along with 20’s. After seeing the issues these cars have with tire wear due to camber I purchased a set of godspeed upper control arms for the front (look identical to the megans) and an SPC 67510 camber kit for the rear. I know the drop is going to make the camber issue worse.
will the above give me what I need to take the negative camber out of both front and back?
im pondering adjustable control arms for the rear, not sure if I will need or will what I have will suffice?
Also is anyone knows of a reasonably priced adjustable Control arm set for the rear? I know some of the parts are interchangeable with the earlier GS models. Godspeed has a set for theGS, not sure if the will fit the SC.
thanks in advance
i think what you are doing should be correct...I don’t think I lowered my car as much as you want too, but I know I have more room to do so with the camber kits.
Last edited by Bgw70; 01-27-18 at 10:14 AM.
01-27-18, 08:44 AM
#4
Getting the toe set right is is just as important. Then the toe settings need to be set different if you have a all poly bush set up. If your current bushes are worn, you will get more toe out under load. This will cause the inside wear even faster than a little extra camber. With poly bushes you have to set toe in a very tight range. Bgw knows what he is talking about, he went through the whole process.
04-21-18, 03:07 PM
#6
i have the SPC upper control arms on the front and SPC camber kit on the rear. I have coil overs and lowered the car slightly which required the camber kits. I am sitting at 0 degrees on the rear...all is perfect and no tire wear with 10k miles on the mod.
i think what you are doing should be correct...I don’t think I lowered my car as much as you want too, but I know I have more room to do so with the camber kits.
Mike
04-21-18, 03:42 PM
#7
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Hyper15125 - and also Bgw70... I need adjustable front UCA's for my GS4. I'm contemplating the SPC's, like you have.....but the Godspeed's are like $200 less. Do you think they're worth the extra coin? I'm REALLY trying to have the GS on air by the end of the summer, at least. Please let me know about the Godspeed's... and/or SPC's and what you guys think. (sorry to bring up an older thread--- THANKS homies)
Mike
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