carbonTSEX

Hey guys last post was a bust on spacers. Hoping to get some responds to what camber kit everyone is running for front and rear. I just ordered my coils today and am planning to buy a camber kit. I'm going to most likely need negative camber for my wheels. I've read about J-Power and Jackie recommended them. Also read up on Megan, ingalls and SPC. Just looking for fellow members input.

What brand are you using?

How long have you had them installed?

Any issues?


Thanks!

TeamAcura

My rear camber kit are Ingalls which I got off the black market for half the price of retail BNIB. Was shopping for one and got real lucky. I've got over 11K miles and it's been on for about a year already. I've noticed some squeaking from time to time, likely from the bushings. Started hearing it around Janurary I think. I'm gonna jack it up tonight after work to see if it's worn or dry rotting. I also need to get an alignment so I will see how it goes with getting it adjusted after this harsh winter. I always use pressure washer for the underbody to get rid of the salt to prevent premature rust but it's inevitable. They looked good the last time I checked but never really looked at the boot and bushings in detail.

Front ball joints I went with SPC and I haven't even installed yet. Likely next week as this weekend I will be busy yet again.

If I need to replace the rear camber kit, I will likely go with Eibach. They have a 2 year warranty. I'm not sure about the others but it's proabably 1 year.

types1fan

1. I have Ingals all around

2.ive had them for about 2 years.

3. Had a couple of heavyweights in the rear and the weight must of cambered the left, took it back to be adjusted and haven't had any other issues so far.


If I were in the market I would get SPC over Ingals, they are easier to install and adjust.

scotty2hotty

iTrader: (1)

Ingalls rear, SPC front

running -4.5° rear / -2.5° front, over a year, no issues.

Both these kits require a ball joint press.

Vi3tguy2000

I got J-powers off ebay. Installed it myself and have alignment at the shop. 1k miles and no problem so far.

potmilkz

thing about jpower is that it is confirmed that the bushings on it are just too cheap.. they wear down way faster than the traditional spc.. few members on the 8thgen accord side has had that issue.. its ok for its price but after about 10-15k the rubber starts to deteriorate

Vi3tguy2000

I was testing them out. I'm only worrying about the ball joints (front) go bad. The rear I think will last me a while. Can always replace them if they go bad.

carbonTSEX

Great info. I'm leaning towards SPC front and rear but still like everyone's input and advice. Is the 3 bar kit necessary?

HeartTLs

iTrader: (5)

I have SPC front and rear, but only have the rear installed. I debated Ingal vs SPC prior to purchasing and came to the conclusion that SPC was better through online research via forums. SPC was also slightly more expensive than the equivalent Ingal kit, but I was able to get them below Ingal price. When I had my SPC rear kit installed at the same shop a friend had his Ingal rear kit installed the mechanic that worked on both our cars commented how he preferred the SPC over the Ingal. He stated the SPC kit was superior because it had more precise adjust-ability, though a lazy/ill trained mechanic would prefer the Ingal since they're easier to adjust.

potmilkz

personally i wouldnt cheap out on suspension components...

go with something that has a good track record.. jpower has been proven already that the bushings dont hold up. The rears are the only part that will give you issues.You cannot buy new bushings either it either has to be custom made or the whole bar has to be replaced.. also if you live in area where there is alot of salt present.. near the beach, snow area, those will wear down faster

DrewQ35

Yeah, I wonder this also...is the 3 bar kit needed or just the one for the Camber?

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

You get what you pay for. Stick with a brand that is reputable and good quality. We typically recommend INGALLS but SPC also makes a good setup.

You need a qty of 2 to complete the rear of a car.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-412291.aspx

jenkinsinc

I have SPC front Ingalls Rear... no issues with either except one of the SPC's was defective when I got it... vendor replaced it no questions. Not to Jack the thread but does anyone know if there are aftermarket Caster plates for our cars? Thats when the BMW like handling begins...LoL.... IMO.

carbonTSEX

Not a thread jack at all. This is about camber kits. Thanks for your input.

DrewQ35

O ok, so 1 bar for each side or you mean 2 on each side?

TeamAcura

Drew, to answer your question you will need one for each side (2 total for the rear). Shit adds up man!

carbonTSEX

Little under $300. Not including shipping or the ball joints for the front. Looking at $500 for the whole setup.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Each kit does one corner of the car so basically one kit will do the right rear and the second kit will do the left rear.

DrewQ35

Other than PotMilkz has anyone else used the J-Power 6pc Camber kit? I'm thinking about going for these instead of the Ingalls Rear unless anyone says I shouldnt....Ive only heard about the bushings maybe going bad but I guess thats if you drive the heck out of your car...

carbonTSEX

I went ingalls. The j power and SPC are much easier to install. Not sure of the life span of the jpower however.

TeamAcura

It's the other way around from my experience, Ingalls is a lot harder because you have to adjust the upper balljoint and it is snugged up in there. The SPC, you are replacing the whole upper control arm and much easier to adjust. That is way the mechanic prefers SPC lol.