Old Jun 28, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Default Re: NEED input please..Extremely concerned!!!

Originally posted by Redline
Someone said that using aftermarket struts help... BUt i dont get how this changes the angle of the control arm so that it sticks in more... Does any company make aftermarket shorter control arms?? Please help!
Aftermarket struts help because their compression rating is different (most likely stiffer). If you're still running on stock shocks, then well, they're likely blown (or will be soon). Stock shocks/struts are designed specifically for the amount of suspension travel your stock springs provide.

You could always go with stiffer springs (like Neuspeed Race). But then Koni yellows would be a must if you go that route.

Last but not least, if your camber kit is adjustable, you might want to live with a -1.5 degree camber instead of 0.0. Sure you'll still have more inner wear, but it's much better than no camber correction. I'm not just blowing smoke out of my arse either. I've been there.

- neuspeed race springs at 15,000
- resulted in a -2.6 camber front.
- springs chews up stock shocks in 30 days
- koni yellows installed at 30,000
- stock tires pushed to the limits at 76,000
- 215/40z17's installed
- 84,000 noticed MUCH faster inner wear
- got camber kit, left it at -1.5
- the 2 17's that didn't get a flat lasted me ~55,000 miles
- on second set of tires now and just licked 160,000

i really don't have any clearance issues with my control arm.
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