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do i need caster/camber w/ 4cyl springs???

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Old 06-30-2007, 07:59 PM
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Default do i need caster/camber w/ 4cyl springs???

i heard that u need caster cambers when u lower your car and i just bougt 4cyl springs for the front of my car along w/ other suspension mods and wasnt sure if i needed them or not...let me know what i should do
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Old 06-30-2007, 08:48 PM
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it can't hurt but are u using the coil spring isolaters
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u won't need them not a big enough drop
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Old 06-30-2007, 11:57 PM
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Default RE: do i need caster/camber w/ 4cyl springs???

jasper is right, i run the 4 banger springs on my car with no cc plates
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I was able to get caster and camber in spec when I had 4 cylinder springs.
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Old 07-01-2007, 12:05 AM
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if you really want them, go for it. but the drop isnt enough to warrent the need for them
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Default RE: do i need caster/camber w/ 4cyl springs???

The consensus seems to be if you'velowered your car at least 2" , or if you need more adjustably you'll need them.


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Old 07-01-2007, 01:24 AM
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i have 4banger springs and no cc plates.... not needed
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The consensus seems to be if you'velowered your car at least 2" , or if you need more adjustably you'll need them.


I think to do it right you need CC plates before a 2" drop. I would get CC plates for anything over a 1" drop.
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depends if he leaves the isolaters on, if you leave them off i would get them , but not a big deal
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