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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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i need help replacing my rear camber kit on my driver side does anyone know how i can do this without getting charged 150 to get someone else to do it. any help is appreciated. thanks
 
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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what kind of car and what are the camber readings ?
 
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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i was quoted about that same price to do that for the front. he said i can wait on it and it isnt super important but that all depends on your camber readings.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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i have a 1999 honda civic ex. my reading was -2.0 in the red zoneits caused wear on the inside shoulder of my tire. the camber on the other side is -1.7 but it was in the green they said. they said if i leave it un attended that it will knock off 25 percent of my tread faster than usuall
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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im trying to figure out how to install a camber kit. so i can do it my self and save 150 bucks
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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ok, this is a seriously simple install if you purchase a good kit. its literally three bolts and your done.

step one: remove tire
step two: remove two bolts securing upper arm to body
step three: remove bolt securing upper arm to control arm.

then put together in reverse order.

if you want to save alot of money. all you have to do to fix your camber is when you take out the two bolts securing the upper arm to the body, take the bolts to your local bolt and screw place ( every town has somehting like a Fastenal or something). get bolts that are about a half inch longer, and some good washers that fit around them. then go back to your car and install the new longer bolts while putting washers inbetween the arm and the body. simple and easy and cheep. i did this for about a year and it worked great. i recomend using two washers per bolt to start with. that should get you close. oh, if you do buy a kit, i recomend Skunk2's kit. not that expensive, and it works awsome
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: skibum853
if you want to save alot of money. all you have to do to fix your camber is when you take out the two bolts securing the upper arm to the body, take the bolts to your local bolt and screw place ( every town has somehting like a Fastenal or something). get bolts that are about a half inch longer, and some good washers that fit around them. then go back to your car and install the new longer bolts while putting washers inbetween the arm and the body. simple and easy and cheep. i did this for about a year and it worked great. i recomend using two washers per bolt to start with. that should get you close. oh, if you do buy a kit, i recomend Skunk2's kit. not that expensive, and it works awsome
ya this is exactly what I did and it works great and my camber is i think they said like -.8 when i got it checked so that good in the rear.
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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okay im gonna go ahead an get a camber kit. so all i have to do is do what you wrote to install the camber kit. that sounds really easy they said after i do this i have to get it realigned. how long do you think it will take to install the camber kit in an estimated time so i will know not to do it before i have to go some where
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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how long does it take you to undo six bolts?

I'd guess 2 hours MAX start to finish
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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thanks guys you are the greatest you all saved me 150 bucks
 



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