I will be installing Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs. Now my question is, do I need a camber kit? What exactly will it do and how will it help? I know people will say you don't need it unless you are going to be auto xing, etc., but i rather just have something right at first then worry about it in the long run. Plus, I may take my car to the track in the future.

Can someone point me in the direction on to which camber kit would be good for the sportlines? Or do I not even need them at all.

 

You don't need anything. You will be fine. The instruction for you springs will even tell you to use factory alignment specs. Please read this thread:

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/suspension-67/bump-stop-cutting-alignments-camber-kits-lowering-springs-53340/

 

I did read that thread aswell as searched, couldn't find an exact answer.
Thanks for the reply....

 

Well if you are just wondering what camber is, I can help with that. Wheel alignment has many factors. Camber is the amount of tilt in or out at the top of the wheel. It is normally adjusted by loosening the bolt that attaches the knuckle to the strut, and then tilting the wheel assembly to the correct setting.

On the Cobalts, the camber in not adjustable. There is no play in the strut to adjust anything. You would either have to cut metal to create a slot, or use what is known as a camber bolt, which has an offset shank, to make changes. This camber bolt is what people are talking about when they refer to a camber "kit".

 

You can drill out the strut bolts a small amount as to 'oval' them. It gives a tiny bit of extra negative camber if you'd like.

 

ya right that sounds like a good idea...

 

Autox or not. I think it is probably best to think how you drive daily taking corners. if you go hard into the corners cause it is fun then the camber kit maybe a good idea to maintain even tire wear. this is for the front only though. there is nothing available for the rear. it would requre shimming. personally I just wouldnt bother but everyone has there own path. take yours and dont look back. hopefully this has helped you some.

 

If you are getting an alignment after the springs are installed, don't worry about a camber kit. The alignment tech can slot the hole that attaches the strut to the knuckle if camber correction is necessary. There is really no good way you could get a camber reading without a front end alignment rack anyway, so it would be best to leave it alone. As Halfcent has stated before, camber should not need to be adjusted unless something is bent or damaged anyway.
Dennis