Just installed the KMAC camber kit today.
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Just installed the KMAC camber kit today.
<center><img src="http://home.comcast.net/~hhong4/images/KMAC/kmac2.jpg"></center><p>Whew, turned out to be a little more than I thought it would be. Had a helluva time getting the shocks on and off. I finally tried jacking up both sides at the same time, then it went OK. Also, the install guide on the net I used, although helpful, didn't mention that the KMAC bushings are tapered so they are easy to press fit. AFTER, I installed them all I read the box (yeah, I know...) and noticed that little helpful hint. Anyway, took it for a quick spin and nothing fell off so I'll set it up for an alignment next week and have some negative camber dialed in for the track.<ul><li><a href="http://home.comcast.net/~hhong4/kmacinstall.htm">KMAC install</a></li></ul>
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Questions...
I looked through the pics of the install and am a little confused. It appears it would be impossible to set these to the stock setting. Which should not be a concern for lowered cars, but are you able to get these dialed in with your suspension setup? Tweeking on one of the links would cause the toe to change as well as camber. Do you have to make small adjustments to both links in order to correct toe?
Also, it looks like the entire insert rotates inside the link when making adjustments or does the poly bushing rotate inside the steel sleeve? Either way, are you at all concerned about the poly bushing becoming loose or the steel sleeve 'machining' the inside of the aluminum control link? Seems like you would want to set these up once and leave them alone.
All that said, these appear like a better idea than the adjustable replacement control arms. The threaded control arms just don't look very strong to me.
Keep us posted on your alignment results. I am curious what the final numbers will be.
Also, it looks like the entire insert rotates inside the link when making adjustments or does the poly bushing rotate inside the steel sleeve? Either way, are you at all concerned about the poly bushing becoming loose or the steel sleeve 'machining' the inside of the aluminum control link? Seems like you would want to set these up once and leave them alone.
All that said, these appear like a better idea than the adjustable replacement control arms. The threaded control arms just don't look very strong to me.
Keep us posted on your alignment results. I am curious what the final numbers will be.
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I installed mine a few months ago and after an alignment, the handling was great!
Well worth the money. But I bought mine to make camber more positive "0". I don't run on the track. I just want my tires to wear evenly.
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