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KieranH · 07-06-2016, 02:36 PM

Hello,

I've looked around for camber kits and usually come across rear lower control arms, I believe this is all you need to camber the rear wheels. I've been recommended to get rear toe control arms aswell. Now do I also need rear upper control arms?

Someone mentioned to me to get ones that are adjustable by arm and not bolt. If anyone is willing to help me and recommend me parts/manufacturer to point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

VIP BRZ · 07-06-2016, 03:00 PM

What are your goals?

Are you correcting or creating camber? and how much?

jbailey8748 · 07-06-2016, 03:01 PM

How far do you want to go?

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strat61caster · 07-06-2016, 03:42 PM

If you're trying to keep the car setup for street or track/auotcross with the rear camber between 0 and -3 degrees the stock toe arms are fine.

imo the bolt adjustment is easy on the OE rear toe arms.

swarb · 07-06-2016, 06:17 PM

Can slip

Can't slip

Toe arms aren't needed unless you go super low or want lots of camber.
Upper control arms aren't needed.

KieranH · 07-06-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VIP BRZ

What are your goals?

Are you correcting or creating camber? and how much?

I'm looking to create camber. So preferably as much as I can to make the wheels fit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbailey8748

How far do you want to go?

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As much that is necessary to make wheels fit in the arches when aired out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarb

Can slip

Can't slip

Toe arms aren't needed unless you go super low or want lots of camber.
Upper control arms aren't needed.

Sounds like I'll need toe arms aswell. What do you mean by can/can't slip?

Ultramaroon · 07-06-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KieranH

What do you mean by can/can't slip?

can slip = may not hold adjustment

jbailey8748 · 07-06-2016, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

can slip = may not hold adjustment

The whiteline/spc lca adjustments wile the look like they could slip it is highly umlikley

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PandaSPUR · 07-06-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

can slip = may not hold adjustment

Thats got me a bit worried, i was planning to go with SPC LCAs because I heard good things about them, including from the shop I use (AZP)

smg1138 · 07-06-2016, 11:03 PM

I have the newer Whiteline LCA's and they've never slipped from street driving or Autocross. These are basically the same as the SPC's.

Ultramaroon · 07-06-2016, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbailey8748

The whiteline/spc lca adjustments wile the look like they could slip it is highly umlikley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

Thats got me a bit worried, i was planning to go with SPC LCAs because I heard good things about them, including from the shop I use (AZP)

I just clarified because swarb went offline. As long as I butted into the conversation here's my take. In the event of a mishap the stock LCAs are designed to deform before passing the energy to more expensive parts. I'm not a fan of the super stiff aftermarket LCAs for that reason. If I had to choose, I would go with the SPC units.

jbailey8748 · 07-06-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

Thats got me a bit worried, i was planning to go with SPC LCAs because I heard good things about them, including from the shop I use (AZP)

Don't be worried. These would be what the factory did if the decided to put adjustment in the rear lca

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PandaSPUR · 07-06-2016, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I just clarified because swarb went offline. As long as I butted into the conversation here's my take. In the event of a mishap the stock LCAs are designed to deform before passing the energy to more expensive parts. I'm not a fan of the super stiff aftermarket LCAs for that reason. If I had to choose, I would go with the SPC units.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbailey8748

Don't be worried. These would be what the factory did if the decided to put adjustment in the rear lca

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Ah ok, that makes me feel much better. In that case, I too would prefer the SPC units.

I only need LCAs to address any potential stock camber differences between left and right, and to fit some meaty tires anyway. Dont care for the fancier looking units.

Filipino Royale · 07-07-2016, 01:48 AM

Im selling my spc LCA, im in NY too. And can point u to right direction to have it aligned too.

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KieranH Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: United Kingdom Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Camber Hello, I've looked around for camber kits and usually come across rear lower control arms, I believe this is all you need to camber the rear wheels. I've been recommended to get rear toe control arms aswell. Now do I also need rear upper control arms? Someone mentioned to me to get ones that are adjustable by arm and not bolt. If anyone is willing to help me and recommend me parts/manufacturer to point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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