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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jwmm04
Should I be worried about not having a modification on my Eibach kit? What mod should I do to prevent the bolts from loosening up? Loctite?
I haven't heard anything about the Eibach kit(doesn't mean it happens or not, just haven't read anything on it) but the Skunk2 kits are notorious for having the 4 bolts on the sliding ball joint loosening up and having the ball joint "slip" back and forth screwing up your camber and having the potential to be dangerous. I've heard of a lot of people changing out the hardware to higher grade, torquing them more and using lock washers/nuts to help prevent the bolts from loosening up. This kind of slippage is much more common under hard cornering like in autox and road racing but if the roads are rough in your area and/or you take a lot of corners hard it's something to consider changing.
 
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jwmm04
Should I be worried about not having a modification on my Eibach kit? What mod should I do to prevent the bolts from loosening up? Loctite?
i know "a little" about camber kits but i was curious whats the best. i have a camber kit on front and back on mine but the rear isnt adjustable and the bushings are messed up in the front im looking at skunk2 myself. i want adjustable, they have a good set 200$ a set but for 90$ they have a better bering that adjusts as u lift and lower it, "i think i read that right" i dont know how well they work. im looking for a consumers report type of thing on it if your find out the best ones let ME know price is no object for me thanks hope thats somewhat helps basically adjustable is prolly better so you dont have to get it allinged <~~ how ever you spell that
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by civicexracer
I haven't heard anything about the Eibach kit(doesn't mean it happens or not, just haven't read anything on it) but the Skunk2 kits are notorious for having the 4 bolts on the sliding ball joint loosening up and having the ball joint "slip" back and forth screwing up your camber and having the potential to be dangerous. I've heard of a lot of people changing out the hardware to higher grade, torquing them more and using lock washers/nuts to help prevent the bolts from loosening up. This kind of slippage is much more common under hard cornering like in autox and road racing but if the roads are rough in your area and/or you take a lot of corners hard it's something to consider changing.
how much are those eibach kits went to site couldnt find a price
 
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