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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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ok. I need to know how to install a camber kit on my tc. I really dont want to pay 300 bucks for a install. anyone knows how to do this?
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=197675
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^ this. i made some videos and posted them on that thread, so u should be good. where ya located? if yer local, ill do the install for you. hehehe
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I'm in miami
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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3k miles away. haha. nvm then. i guess u can just watch those videos i uploaded
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After looking at the video I got a question. So I can adjust my camber without getting a camber kit? I only have lowering springs on.
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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You can always adjust camber without a camber kit. However there is only so much adjust ability built into the stock components. Most lowering kits will not need a camber kit. The link to the thread provided is also only for the rear camber adjustment.

Have you had an alignment and were told you need camber bolts? OR are you just wanting crazy mad tyte camber?
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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I went to get get an alignment and was told I need a camber kit. But my car is only about a inch and a half to two inch lowering springs
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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What springs?
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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Idk. I bought it used with springs already on it.
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Originally Posted by Spicy_McHaggiz
The link to the thread provided is also only for the rear camber adjustment.

if you learn to flip through pages, you'll see that on page two, i posted a video on how to adjust rear camber arms. and on page three, i posted a video on how to adjust front camber with aftermarket camber bolts.
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Your don't need a camber kit, go to another alignment shop.
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yeah I agree with Socal most shops will tell you that to get more parts and labor out of you. You have a mild drop so there's no need for camber kit unless your tires are wearing unevenly but still the stock bolts should bring it back to spec.

Austinasto what part of Miami are you in maybe I can refer you to a speed shop?
Or even better look up Pete he lives down there I'm sure he knows plenty of good places cause every month this dude is swapping out wheels.
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I stay south miami close to homestead. yea, let me get that guys info. I dont want my tires worn
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