spawned_x

Hello,

Can anyone point me in the right direction/recommend what camber kit to buy and prefably where to buy one from (within GTA) for a 98-01 Integra? Does name brand really matter much or any brand will do the job?

Also, if I don't put on a Camber kit, will alignment be sufficient for (shorter) period of time or it's not worth ruining pair of tires and camber kit is the best way to go about doing things?

Thanks much in advance!

IntegraMark

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Ingalls always pops into my head first. you have plenty of options with your car. you can replace the whole upper A arm that has an adjustable ball joint like the PIC, Omni and Skunk2 or you can get the adjustable upper arm mounts by Ingalls or you can get the adjustable upper ball joint that presses in to your OEM upper A arm by ingall and SPC.

as for alignment, i'd get it done right after the install.

crazyae

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Integra mark has the right idea, they have many styles of kits out there to change the upper A arm to correct camber. I haven;t personally installed a kit yet myself, but do other have differant ranges? This could be another thing to consider as who knows how low you are going and what your degree of correction you will need.

In terms of the short period of driving without the camber kit... how long to you consider short?

spawned_x

The gap is roughly 1.5 inches between the wheel and the body and not so sure about what you meant by 'other different ranges'? How low is your drop and have you had (major) camber wear considering you don't a kit installed? Also, by shorter period of time, I was thinking roughly 6 months or so. The overall plan is to not spend insane amount of money but not to go through too many tires either.

crazyae

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What i mean by range is how many degrees each kit has the ablity to go to correct your camber. Also 6 months and your tires will most definately be wearing and or showing signs or improper camber.

spawned_x

Thanks, I appreciate your help. So, which of the following is recommended (choices provided by IntegraMark earlier) that would be cost efficient and does the job:

1. Replace whole upper A arm that has an adjustable ball joint like the PIC, Omni and Skunk2

2. Get the adjustable upper arm mounts by Ingalls

3. Get the adjustable upper ball joint that presses in to your OEM upper A arm by ingall and SPC

crazyae

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I would go with the upper arm mounts by ingalls, all the other benefit from is easier access for quicker change, but when it set and the ride height is selected it fine. Usually only good for poeple changing suspension setups frequently.

spawned_x

Choice 2. it is -- it seems 1. and 3. would provide for quicker change, like you said however that won't be the case with me. Thanks again!

IntegraMark

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i'd go with #3. 1 bolt 1 part to adjust. the upper arm mounts, depending on set up, can cause the upper arm to hit the pinch frame in the wheel wells.

i'm choosing the ball joint kit for that reason alone. i've seen the same car same drop using those upper arm mounts and the top of the upper ball joint would hit the pinch frame.

crazyae

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ok right but what about the incoveince of a worn ball joint? Obviously the suspension is going to be taking more stress in his conditions over stock. I mean all of them have clear benefits, but you are looking at differance price ranges and setups for a reason. I am not fond on any modifying of the ball joints for the reason of the ball joint having play and having to source a new one. Like i said i am sure they all have there pros and cons.

spawned_x

Maybe I should've mentioned this before and might have helped narrow the choice: I am currently using the Tokico Illumina R 5-Way Adjustable Suspension Kit.

IntegraMark

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i know a guy with it. handles good but not low enough for him

nhiczx

Hey guys! I'm in the same direction as spawned_x and may I ask what is the best choice for my application. I'm on tein damper kit and my drop is really low that my front tires are tucked in.

darkteg

i have the omni power adjustable camber kit on my teg with about a 2' drop cant say n e thing really bad about it, at the time i needed new balljoints as well so seemed like the best option, as a reminder tho dunt get a the rear camber kit get spacers and take it to a shop that will play with the adjustment for u till its right.

crazyae

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yes as soon as any kit is installed you should be getting the car in for a four wheel alignment.