swe_crazy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Has anyone tried these? From MSA http://www.thezstore...ZS/PROD/23-4170 Edited your thread title. Please describe whats in your thread from now on. thanks - j. Edited March 29, 2011 by RB26powered74zcar thread title to vague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nsm0l3m4n Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) The "camber wrench" that comes with this kit seemed absolutely worthless for rotating the bushing around to add/subtract camber. The kit for the rear was even worse. The bushings are delrin (hard plastic) and aluminum so youre basically taking all the compliance out of the LCA mount, supposedly giving you a much harsher ride.. They do work though and they're pretty cheap so maybe that's what you're looking for. I had a set on my car for a couple months than replaced them with adjustable LCAs. Edited March 29, 2011 by h4nsm0l3m4n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Ive run them for years on various race cars. They work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Not a fan of these on the front because they don't really allow for the control arm to swing in an arc as viewed from the side. That stress that is put into the system is probably taken by the crossmember flexing, and while they do work, it's just not the optimal solution. Also if you have a bent chassis and need to adjust one side differently than the other you end up with different bumpsteer on each side and the suspension is likely out of square. They do work and they are a cheap and easy solution, but I think there are better ways to fix camber inequality. I'd sooner slot the strut tower holes, for instance. It is much more crude, but doesn't negatively affect all the other suspension geometry. If you really want more neg camber, they don't offer much, I think only 1 degree, so from that perspective a set of longer control arms or camber plates or both makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I've had a pair on the front of my Z for the last 10 years. It's important you drill a hole in your control arms, and tap and add a zerk fitting so you can grease them on the car. I think that's what has made mine last so long with out wearing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swe_crazy Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've had a pair on the front of my Z for the last 10 years. It's important you drill a hole in your control arms, and tap and add a zerk fitting so you can grease them on the car. I think that's what has made mine last so long with out wearing out. good idea, do you have pictures of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 good idea, do you have pictures of it? I use to have pics from when I did the mod, but can't find them. I will try to take some more for you, soon as I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 There are pictures of the Zerk fitting (A.K.A. grease nipple) in the kit. I installed these on my S30 along with adjustable T/C rods to deal with the suspension geometry change that JMortensen mentioned. I still don't think the geometry is perfect but it's better than with the stock T/C rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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