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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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I will be installing K springs soon and see that some hardware is one time use. Just wondering what hardware I need to replace when installing. I'm guessing it's some type of pinch/stretch bolts somewhere. I'm thinking I will need new strut mounts and camber bolts too. Thanks for any info.

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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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First, don't use camber bolts. They become a weak link if you ever decide to drive your car hard. If you want adjustability and lowering the car more than 1.5", get some camber plates. I have J&M CC plates. But most seem to like the MM plates but they're more expensive. You may also want an adjustable panhard bar. Again it depends on how low you're going. If you have a lot of miles on your existing shocks and struts, then just replace them while you're at it.
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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The Steeda HD Strut Mounts also allow a small amount of camber adjustment.

You will find that most people appear to reuse the stock hardware at least once. Just make sure you use blue Loctite everywhere.

Your car has the new fine thread spindle to strut bolts. Make sure you tighten them to spec - which I believe is 166 ft lbs.
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