4th gen sedans and A/C's rear camber

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As i'm in the market for coilovers and our need to address rear camber problems I contacted SPC performance. They informed me that part number 72055 allows for rear toe and camber adjustment on our generation Altimas. I'm gonna be ordering these when i order my coilovers. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it works out.


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Installed the rear camber and toe bolts. Works the way it supposed to, the alignment shop says if gives about +/- 3 degrees of adjustment. It's a pain in the neck to install compared to the 350z and g35 setup because our cars have steel components where the spring bucket and camber arms bolt up to instead of aluminum. If you plan on grinding it down with the dremel 115 bit SPC recommends, its gonna take awhile and may require more than one bit. I used this tapered die grinder and it cut the steel like a hot knife through butter. Remember to spray some undercoating also to prevent rusting. I will try to post some pics soon of the coilovers and a vid of my custom exhaust i did.

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Is there a link to purchase these online?

I have some Eibachs at the moment but am starting to think I need a camber kit and new shocks.

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I got them from here.... http://www.outperformanceshop.com/SPC-7 ... -72055.htm
One kit is for toe and camber so if you're doing two sides you'll need two kits. I found this link while searching for install tips. http://batit.com/forumpics/spctoeboltinstall.pdf
I applied this method for the spring bucket (toe bolt) and i cut the elongated hole to the full template dimensions instead of only to the inner side as indicated by the author of the install guide. I also applied this concept to the camber arm's mounting points. If the altima coupe and sedan rear suspension components are the same (regarding the mounting points being steel instead of alumium) you'll need a die grinder with the tapered bit because that dremel with #115 bit struggles to cut through the steel. When the cutting is finished, debur the metal, spray some undercoating or paint to avoid rusting, allow time to dry and then reinstall using the SPC provided bolts, nuts and washers. This weekend i'll see if i can take some undercar shots of the camber and toe bolts on the vehicle so you can have a better idea.

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Did you contact SPC to see if the rear camber arm is the same? They almost look identical to what the Altima Coupes have. Would be great if they do fit.

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so if you are getting coilovers you need to buy the toe and camber kit so that way the ride is optimal plus equal tire wear?

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You are on the right track, but it is not 100% needed if your not slamming the car. Although I would still recommend it, specially if your not able to get in the suggested degrees when doing an alignment.

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Hey guys i haven't spoken to SPC yet to confirm if the rear arms are the same as the sedan. Hopefully on tuesday i will be able to call and see if they'll be able to give any info.

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07wHiTE 3.5SE 6sPD wrote:Hey guys i haven't spoken to SPC yet to confirm if the rear arms are the same as the sedan. Hopefully on tuesday i will be able to call and see if they'll be able to give any info.
yo PM me and let me know whats the deal im thinkin about goin with Tein SS's

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I went to the dealer to pick up a part. I asked them to look up the rear suspension componenets part numbers in order to compare the sedans and the coupes. The camber and bucket part numbers (where toe bolt gets installed) are the same. Given this info it's safe to say that the camber and toe bolt that SPC sells would work for the coupe.

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Well, not the answer I was looking for as I knew this no offense. Though the answer I was looking for is our camber arm the same as the G37?

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Any information on this ever surface? Is our rear camber arm the same as the 02-06 altima or the same as any newer G37, G35, or 350Z?


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