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Old 11-16-08 | 11:05 PM
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I'm doing a 1.3" drop in the front and 1.8" drop in the rear. Do I need an alignment and/or camber kit? Or i's not really neccessary?
Old 11-16-08 | 11:11 PM
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what kind of springs did you end up getting?
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I ened up getting some daizens from a local? hey but thanx.
Old 11-16-08 | 11:21 PM
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no problem, just trying to help two lexus guys out i had a 2 inch drop all around and i never got a camber kit, all i did was get an alignment on my car thats about it. im all new to this stuff so i really dont know what im talking about ha ha ha ha
Old 11-16-08 | 11:29 PM
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i dont think you'll need a camber kit with a mild drop like that, if you were slammed on some coilovers then they might have been more effective, you might just be able to get away with an allignment
Old 11-16-08 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by melski415
I ened up getting some daizens from a local? hey but thanx.
if you're on daizens, did you get a new set of aftermarket shocks to support them?
also, iirc, daizens drop a bit more than what you indicated in your first post. daizens, along with DFs and espelirs are known to be on the aggressive drop-side for s/s combo's. get your alignment done about 1-2 weeks after install. a good alignment tech should be able to get your camber close to spec.

GL and post pics!
Old 11-17-08 | 01:50 AM
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alignment and some new wheels
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no need a camber kit
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