Suspension Springs, Shocks, Brakes

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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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the dealer would do it even though its aftermarket?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Frew
most people think its camber that kills tires, not actually, negative camber is good on the track and a little extra doesnt wear the tires that much, its the toe that really does the damage
Bingo, i had that same problem on stock suspension. some how my toe was way off.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Damn, that's bad news. I've been running SSC springs for 2 months now w/o an alignment (haven't had the time to go get one). I'm waiting on the TC Strut/Shock & Pedders that I ordered and once I get those installed I'm definitely going to get an alignment done. Plus I just got brand new tires on the car; I don't want to cause a ridiculous amount of wear.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago, got it taken care of, but the shop bent two of my stockers, so now I get free wheels!
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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excessive toe wear would chop up the tires, just like the signs of bad struts
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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150 here for 3 yrs
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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What an idiot.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc
What an idiot.
that necessary?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EcoTecDriver
that necessary?
who was that to?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Looks like toe issues, tire apears feathered. Not smooth like camber wear. BTW for whoever said something about -2*, that is not a concern, more than 3* and you start rapidly loosing tire life. My car is setup with -2.5* and I got 20k out of my hankooks with a 200 treadwear rating.
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NJjon
the dealer would do it even though its aftermarket?
Sure will. Mine couldn't care less if cars / trucks are lowered. It's all cash to them.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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D) get a camber kit
you do know they do absolutly nothing on our cars correct?
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