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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Is it necessary to install a camber kit before getting an alignment after installing lowering springs? I have intalled TRD springs over a year ago. Haven't done an alignment yet.
Or is an alignment after a lowering spring install absolutely necessary?
Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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Camber kit isn't necessary, but I definitely recommend an alignment. Mine drove straight after the spring install, but my front toe in was 3 times the spec limit. I'm really glad I got it aligned, or my tires would be dust. Right now I have over 23k miles on the tires with more than 50% tread left, and no bad tire wear.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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i've got the alignment yesterday and the mechanic asked if i would want to buy one. then i've ask him to run the test first to see if i would need one. the outcome was No i dont need it since my drop was 1.2 f and 2.2 r. the mechanic mentioned that if the drop is 1.5+ f then you would need one other than that it'll be a waste of $$$
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Camber kit is not necessary with the trd springs but you will need a alignment. Iv got sprint springs and i put a camber kit on mine.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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When I had my alignment done the toe in was way out I could feel the steering felt heavy after the alignment it drove great. the caster and camber were in spec or very close.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BFDBOX
Camber kit is not necessary with the trd springs but you will need a alignment. Iv got sprint springs and i put a camber kit on mine.
They make camber kits for 08 XBs? Where'd you get it and how much was it?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BFDBOX
Camber kit is not necessary with the trd springs but you will need a alignment. Iv got sprint springs and i put a camber kit on mine.

I was interested in a Sprint Springs since the drop is 2.0 all around i would require a camber kit? what do they cost?
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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I have not seen a camber kit either. Would be interested in it for sure. Since it would fix my rear toe issue.
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