Camber and Toe - do I need a camber kit?

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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:21 AM
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Camber and Toe - do I need a camber kit?

okay, I just went to firestone to get an alignment. I got these readings

LF:
Camber: -0.06
Caster: 2.33
Toe: 0.02

RF:
Camber: 1.73 Range: -1.00 to 1.00
Caster: 1.95
Toe: 0.03

LR:
Camber: 0.06 Range: -1.00 to 0.00
Toe: 0.09

RR:
Camber: 0.43 Range: -1.00 to 0.00
Toe: 0.04




The BOLD ones are RED on the paper, I'm guessing something is wrong with them since they don't fit in between the ranges. Will I only need a camber kit on the front right? or do I need a camber kit on the FR, LR, RR. Should I just get all 4 or the 2 fronts or just the 1 FR and the LR since it's so off. All the Toe's are set straight now, where's a good place to get camber kits for cheap? or good brands yall suggest? Is it okay to get a camber kit only on one side of the car? or only on one wheel?

By the way : My steering wheel pulls right barely when I let go, it was worse before I got the alignment, but my tires were really bald on the inside which was why I got the alignment in the first place so for sure I need new tires. Do you think new tires will adjust the camber straight if I get an alignment after new tires since the tires are bald in the inside or do I have to get a camber kit?

Thanks in advance guys
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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Yeah that right front is way out! You don't want positive (wheel leaning out at the top) camber at all and that is a lot. Sounds like you may have some bent suspension peices.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Which side(s) should I get the camber kit for then?
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Old May 13, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Bump need some help
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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Your right front is way off... all camber kits come in pairs. so just buy them and install it. make sure to take it to an alignment shop to have them adjuster the camber using the kit.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Ok I take it that your car is lowered. I don't think you should ever have a positive camber. Like Chad said, check to see if your suspension pieces are bent. And concerning the camber kits, you should always get the rears when your lowering you car. Some people said that the fronts don't matter so much but the rears are very important to have the camber fixed. In my opinion, i would get them all to avoid premature tire wear. And in your case, seems like you definately need both front and rear camber kits.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Originally posted by JimmyTLS
Ok I take it that your car is lowered. I don't think you should ever have a positive camber. Like Chad said, check to see if your suspension pieces are bent. And concerning the camber kits, you should always get the rears when your lowering you car. Some people said that the fronts don't matter so much but the rears are very important to have the camber fixed. In my opinion, i would get them all to avoid premature tire wear. And in your case, seems like you definately need both front and rear camber kits.
No need for rear camber kit, his car is in spec at rear. If he goes for a lower drop then he might need it. jimmy is right, ur front camber on rf side shouldn't be so out of wack. check the arms for damage.

P.S

rear camber for the type s
-1.5 to 0.5
front camber
-1.0 to 1.0
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Your right front is way off... all camber kits come in pairs. so just buy them and install it. make sure to take it to an alignment shop to have them adjuster the camber using the kit.
Not necessarily, you can order SPC camber components individually at $80 each.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Just had an alignment to correct inside tire wear. Only my toe was off extream. I am at the limit at 1.1 for camber on the front & rear. Tire shop didn't recomend buying the kit & then re doing it for such a small amount.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by NiteQwill
Not necessarily, you can order SPC camber components individually at $80 each.
got my pair for $135 from v6p
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