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Old 09-27-2009, 07:28 PM
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Hi im gettin KYB shocks and struts and Skunk2 springs but what else do i have to get so my alignment normal and from my front wheels from turning inside.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 07:38 PM
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a camber kit, and also i suggest getting lower control arms
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:00 PM
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what car do you have? im guna lean towards dont bother with the camber kit.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:04 PM
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its a 2001 civic sedan and is it hard to do yourself with some help
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 94civichatchback
a camber kit, and also i suggest getting lower control arms
LCAs? Really? No if you have a fully built suspension you might look into these but not until everything else is done. How much are you trying to drop? An inch or inch and a half and you don't need a camber kit. More than that and you might look into getting one.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by stompdashtoutya
its a 2001 civic sedan and is it hard to do yourself with some help
If you have spring compressors. Or you are near an autozone where you can rent them its not too difficult. I did it my first time when I was 16 with little automotive experience. If you are good with hand tools you should be able to get it done. Air tools are very helpful though.
 
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:48 PM
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the civics 01 and newer have alot of rear camber when lowered,
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 04:53 AM
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If the drop is under 1.5" you don't need a camber kit. LCAs are a waste of money...just a shiny item that's nice to look at from the rear and attract cops. You can do it yourself, just take your time. It is possible to change the springs on a civic without a spring compressor, but I'd not recommend doing it if you don't know what you're doing. Autozone lends them for basically free (you need to leave a deposit).
 
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well the Skunk 2 drops the car 2 inches but i hear i drops it 1.75 inches so that why i ask.
 
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Old 09-28-2009, 07:16 AM
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You will want a camber kit... both front and rear is desirable, but front usually gets omitted because of the higher price. I think Skunk2 front camber kit is something along the lines of $200. Haven't checked in a while.
 


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