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About LinkBacksI see there are several methods offered for adding front camber adjustment on the LX platform.... SPC/Eibach adjutable upper control arm, Pedders Camber bushings, Mopar Camber bolts, ect...
Any suggestions on the best method? One type better than the other? I currently have the Pedders rear camber kit which worked great but took me a few hours to do myself, I imagine the front kit would be a little easier.
The SPC/Eibach appears to be a cinch to install but is the tube upper arm and balljoint of any quality?
Just wondering the Pro's/Con's to each if there is any? Had new treads installed and car aligned, front camber is out further than I thought it would be with the dropDont want to wear out the inside corners!
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04-12-2009, 10:02 PM #1
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Front Camber Adjustment - Best method
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04-12-2009, 10:52 PM #2
time to paint the car soon!!!
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Well I can just let you know that I went with SPC all the way around and they are great.
Here is a few images of the front for you:
Thank you Bigal470
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04-13-2009, 12:28 PM #3
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Thanks Noid, any modifications required on the install? Ball joint looks a bit tall compared to stock, any clearance issues?
2005 RT Cool Vanilla -
Finished Mods: Old School Badges, Zoomers, Silver Bezel, VES, Hidden Hitch, Illuminated Door Sills, UConnect, Sirius, Dynamat, SRT8 Wheels matched inserts, Megan Racing Coilover Suspension, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Pedders Radius Bushings, Pedders Bumpsteer, Pedders Rear Camber Kit, SPC Upper Control Arms, Magnum-Force Hood, Painted Spoiler and fog bezel, Predator 91 Tune, Navigation, 300C Door Pulls, Katzkin Seat Skins, Black Seatbelts, Painted calipers, Body Matched Headlights, AAC Halos, Billet upper/lower grill, Falken FK452
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04-13-2009, 01:16 PM #4
time to paint the car soon!!!
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The installer told me that they had to do a little bit of cutting on the plastic fender well but I would never see it... and guess what... he was right... I can't tell...
Besides that little thing... everything went smoothly...
Thank you Bigal470
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04-13-2009, 01:55 PM #5
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X2, I just finished installing the front upper control arms made by SPC 66030/66035 and it helps to have a computer print out of the alignment to show you where to set the caster adjustment. Took about 1.5 hours to install both sides. using a floor jack and jack stands. I used the SPC rear camber kit for the rear a .75 degree kit with 39.5mm bushings p/n: 66080 one kit on each side. I'm waiting to get my Hotchskis sways and then do the final alignment. I took the car to a Dodge dealership and had the alignment checked and used the color print out from their $40K hunter alignment setup to make the necessary adjustments to the rear camber and front caster. The front camber I set to the middle of the slide. It will take a six point 1-1/16th inch socket or wrench to tighten the top nut at 120 ft lbs. I have 98K miles and was quite surprized at how easy the old front control arms came out. The rear camber bushing took at little longer, but with the right tool it was very straight forward install. Like the other fella said the only rub was the passenger side plastic wheel well and all I did was push it up a little and it cleared the balljoint. Now once the sways are on I can get it aligned.
Originally Posted by JetPilot
I see there are several methods offered for adding front camber adjustment on the LX platform.... SPC/Eibach adjutable upper control arm, Pedders Camber bushings, Mopar Camber bolts, ect...
Any suggestions on the best method? One type better than the other? I currently have the Pedders rear camber kit which worked great but took me a few hours to do myself, I imagine the front kit would be a little easier.
The SPC/Eibach appears to be a cinch to install but is the tube upper arm and balljoint of any quality?
Just wondering the Pro's/Con's to each if there is any? Had new treads installed and car aligned, front camber is out further than I thought it would be with the drop Dont want to wear out the inside corners!
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04-13-2009, 03:31 PM #6
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After speaking with JetPilot, I'm interested in the front arms and rear bushings as well. Is there a supporting vendor on this site that offers them? I saw that Jegs carries them, but I'll buy from a supporting vendor if I can.
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04-13-2009, 05:32 PM #7
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Thanks Guys, went with the SPC Kit....
2005 RT Cool Vanilla -
Finished Mods: Old School Badges, Zoomers, Silver Bezel, VES, Hidden Hitch, Illuminated Door Sills, UConnect, Sirius, Dynamat, SRT8 Wheels matched inserts, Megan Racing Coilover Suspension, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Pedders Radius Bushings, Pedders Bumpsteer, Pedders Rear Camber Kit, SPC Upper Control Arms, Magnum-Force Hood, Painted Spoiler and fog bezel, Predator 91 Tune, Navigation, 300C Door Pulls, Katzkin Seat Skins, Black Seatbelts, Painted calipers, Body Matched Headlights, AAC Halos, Billet upper/lower grill, Falken FK452
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05-05-2009, 10:59 PM #8
Yes, that is my fast driving award.
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who has the SPC kit?
Edit: i found the front right and left sides for 154 each, is that a fair price!?Last edited by EXTREME; 05-05-2009 at 11:04 PM.
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05-05-2009, 11:11 PM #9
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^^Not sure but I just seen a set posted up in the for sale section. Forgot how much he was asking though.
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05-05-2009, 11:57 PM #10
time to paint the car soon!!!
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There is a guy selling his set that he is not going to use... he wants 300.00 plus shipping
Thank you Bigal470
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05-06-2009, 12:41 AM #11
Yes, that is my fast driving award.
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link?
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05-06-2009, 12:53 AM #12
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I got a brand new set never installed I'll sell for 250 shipped if interested.
From wild to extra wild we got you covered with crap ya never knew you needed.
The first 6.1 transformation and it all went down hill from there.
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05-06-2009, 01:17 AM #13
time to paint the car soon!!!
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Now that is a deal...
Sorry Cam... I didn't know that you had a set...Thank you Bigal470
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05-06-2009, 01:24 AM #14
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Originally Posted by Mighty Noid
It's all good, I only ever advertised it once when I was selling a bunch of stuff, it got lost in the mix. I bought them after I installed the Tein garbage.....oops, I mean suspension and then after I went back to stock, I had no need for them.From wild to extra wild we got you covered with crap ya never knew you needed.
The first 6.1 transformation and it all went down hill from there.
08 route 66 burnout champion 07 Shindig 6.1NA winner. Willow Springs 1:42!!. 11.796 @ 117mph
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05-06-2009, 01:33 AM #15
Yes, that is my fast driving award.
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HMMMMM ... Check your PMs Cam
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