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Old Jul 22, 2006
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Do Camber Kits Need To Be Adjusted Every Now And Then?

I think I've had my camber kit for like 3 years now. Mex helped me put it on way back. Last month though I realized that my camber was negative again and I had no idea when it happened cuz the last times I had checked everything was straight.

Is that normal? I didn't think cambers could go negative again without me doing anything. Especially when I haven't changed the wheels or the suspension since then.
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alignment does change over times. And the Q you should be asking is Do i need an alignment instead of adjusting your camber kit.

It is recommanded to perform an alignment every 6months to a yr. Bring it to an alignment place and you'll if you need to adjust your camber kit.
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Old Jul 22, 2006
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i do it every year but last year they said nothing changed. im still bringing it in tho and also the worst thing that keeps happening is the wheel weights fall off and i need balance every few months. its due to bad roads tho.
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yea, my alignment is off too since I just replaced a busted Koni. I didn't think an alignment would have anything to do with camber wear would it?
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anytime you replace/service the suspension, you MUST realign the car. particularly with our front suspension. an alignment would most certainly mess with your camber, but it isnt limited to it.
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Originally Posted by Aznnp77
I didn't think an alignment would have anything to do with camber wear would it?
ROFLMFAO....... Thats just some funny fvcking sh*t
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Originally Posted by skipbarber
anytime you replace/service the suspension, you MUST realign the car. particularly with our front suspension. an alignment would most certainly mess with your camber, but it isnt limited to it.
You completely missed the point. He is asking whether the alignment changes overtime regardless of messing with the suspension.

Even cars with OEM suspension should get an alignment once a year. Alignments change depending on pot holes, road conditions, driving, etc. Bolts slip, things move, things break, etc.

Basically, YES you should be getting regular alignments.
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Yes your alignment changes after time. It is esoecially due to camber bolts. They get loosend or move after time. Best thing to get in my point of view is camber plates.
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