Suspension Coilovers: Do i need rear lower control arms
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Coilovers: Do i need rear lower control arms
I know that when you lower a mini using lowering springs, it is necessary to install rear adjustable lower control arms to keep tire wear even. Is this the same when using coilovers since they function differently and are not just simply a shorter springs?
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Im slammed on coils and I dont have adjustable control arms. Most people here will disagree, but I like the camber. The only reason I want to get the control arms is so I can add more camber.
You can kinda see the camber here. I estimate it to be about -5º but I dont know for sure.
The fronts are an entire different story. I ended up with positive camber up front when I lowered my car (someone explain how thats even possible lol) so I NEED camber plates.
You can kinda see the camber here. I estimate it to be about -5º but I dont know for sure.
The fronts are an entire different story. I ended up with positive camber up front when I lowered my car (someone explain how thats even possible lol) so I NEED camber plates.
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lol no I havent got one yet. The car doesnt pull much and I like the camber. I'll get around to it eventually. Im sure my toe is probably pretty far out and Im gonna destro my tires. Not that I really care cause I want smaller tires anyway lol.
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You don't really need control arms (as has already been said). Negative camber isn't really going to mess with your treadwear. It's the toe-in/toe-out that'll screw your tires up. If you're going super low and plan on tucking some tire, negative camber is your friend. I've probably got about -2.5 degrees or so (perhaps a little more) and without it my rear wouldn't be nearly as low (i.e., not tucked). I just did a rotation (after about 8k - 10k on my tires with the camber the way it is) and the tread looks completely normal.
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WOW -2.5 and -5 degrees. You all crazy, that is way too much camber. On the racecar we don't run anywhere near that. Remember as the suspension travels if that is what you had at the alignment, you'll have even more when the spring compresses. Get the control arms and a good alignment, they will be cheaper than a set of tires.
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