HOw low before i need camber kit?
 

Im lowering my new 91 civic i just bought and i wanted to go around 2 inches (for now) But i was wondering how low can i go if even 2 inches before i will need a camber kit to save my tires??

PLease save me from wearing out my tires!

Jason

I've heard that lowering anything beyond 1.75 inches, it's recommended that you get a camber kit, however, the best and only advice I'd recommend is that, after you lower it 2", wait till the springs settle for a week or two and then get your alignment done.

I'd say it's essential getting an alignment after having lowered it 2" and in the process you can ask the guy doing your alignment what the camber reading is and possibly if you need one (which I think you will in order to prevent uneven tire wear) :nods:

HTH :)

btw, you sure you want to be lowering your car that far down, now that winter is coming soon? :p

P.S : just as a recommendation, you might want to get new shocks as soon as you can if you cannot get them now, because with a 2" drop your stock shocks will pretty much die quickly and all you'll get is a really bouncy and floaty ride :p Good luck! :bling:

I beleive it is around a 2" drop before you need a camber kit. Camber kits are expensive if you get goods ones, i suggest a 1.8" drop. Once the new springs have settled you will need to get an alignment.

for others (Gen7 coupes) from experience..

1.7" front and rear..
no need on the front, but camber needed on the rear.. /---\
looking into the 67230's for the rear atm..(SP's..)

A 2" drop all around is very low. You will definitely need a camber kit, that's for sure. Your ride will look good though.:thumbup:

There's no set height requirement for getting a camber kit. It varies for each car. Just get an alignment done after you've lowered it and then you'll know if you need a camber kit or not. IMO, if it's less than -2 degrees negative camber off then you dont need one. I think if you lower more than 2 inches you're going to definitely need a a kit though.

Max motorsports told me anything over 1.6 drop will need a camber kit

ya, they would tell ya that.. :wink: