Camber plates compatible with tokico blues?

[direktdrive]

Just curious, can you run front camber plates on the Tokico blues? I heard you can't use the front camber plates on the stock suspension so what about after market dampers(non-coil overs)?

[direktdrive]

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[adrianfromthecastle]

yes you can. The mounting locations are the same as regular strut towers thingy ma'bobs... only difference with camber plates is that it is adjustable.

the top part of the strut still screws into the middle hole

[Slappy]

I say no.

Just look at the difference between a shock combo and a coilover. This is why i used camber bolts and not plates when i had my Tokico HP's. An aftermarket Plate , or Upper Pillow Ball Mount will not seat correctly.

*Pic found on the web.

[scole]

I say no.

Just look at the difference between a shock combo and a coilover. This is why i used camber bolts and not plates when i had my Tokico HP's. An aftermarket Plate , or Upper Pillow Ball Mount will not seat correctly.

*Pic found on the web.

Why not?

The only thing different is the shape of the upper spring perch. You might need a small spacer to put in between the upper spring perch and the bottom of the camber plate to prevent contact between the two when turning.

BTW, wtf is that picture trying to point out?

[direktdrive]

I guess camber bolts could do the trick. Anyways my plan was to lower the car around 1.5" with H&R sport springs. Cool, thanks for the input guys.

[Slappy]

BTW, wtf is that picture trying to point out?

The size of the lower stock plate , or mount. An aftermarket pillow ball mount doesnt seat properly on it at all and is not designed to fit , like it is for a coilover , and ive tried it. I wouldnt trust "just use some spacer" idea. If i had an extra mount sitting around i would show you.

I guess camber bolts could do the trick. Anyways my plan was to lower the car around 1.5" with H&R sport springs. Cool, thanks for the input guys.

http://www.optionsauto.com/pro...TC112

[scole]

The size of the lower stock plate , or mount. An aftermarket pillow ball mount doesnt seat properly on it at all and is not designed to fit , like it is for a coilover , and ive tried it. I wouldnt trust "just use some spacer" idea. If i had an extra mount sitting around i would show you.

Why would you not trust "some spacer idea"? All that is required is a ~3/8" spacer to make enough clearance. The only downside of "some spacer idea" is you lose 3/8" of shock travel.

[Slappy]

Its just not the proper way to do it. I would'nt buy brand new shocks/springs and take some guys advice about some spacer idea that he prolly never tied himself. Do it the right way with camber bolts and be done with it. Im not going to go back and forth with you on this , its up to the OP to make up his own mind.

[adrianfromthecastle]

hmm good point slappy... I completely forgot about spring diameter, lol

[Slappy]

hmm good point slappy... I completely forgot about spring diameter, lol

[scole]

Its just not the proper way to do it. I would'nt buy brand new shocks/springs and take some guys advice about some spacer idea that he prolly never tied himself. Do it the right way with camber bolts and be done with it. Im not going to go back and forth with you on this , its up to the OP to make up his own mind.

You have provided no reason why this "spacer idea" would not work perfectly.

Cusco actually provides a spacer with their camber plates to work with OEM spring perches, which I use successfully on my car.

OP: Camber bolts are a cheap alternative to camber plates. Camber plates work fine with OEM spring perches, provided you have a spacer.

[direktdrive]

So cusco provides spacers to compensate with the OEM spring perches. For now though, I think I'll stick with camber bolts. Thanks again for the input everybody. I'll probably get camber plates later on 'if' I go with coilovers.

[Slappy]

So cusco provides spacers to compensate with the OEM spring perches. For now though, I think I'll stick with camber bolts. Thanks again for the input everybody. I'll probably get camber plates later on 'if' I go with coilovers.

Well , unless you get Tanabe SO-C's or TEIN Basics , you wont need to buy Upper Pillow Ball Mounts or "plates" because your coilovers will come with them.