Do camber plates eliminate the strut bearings?

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Oct 23, 2003 | 10:02 PM

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I'm pretty sure they do.

Oct 23, 2003 | 10:21 PM

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wrong reason to be buying $300 camber plates.

Oct 23, 2003 | 10:22 PM

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Oct 24, 2003 | 05:26 AM

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No, they don't. You still need the factory strut bearings.

Oct 24, 2003 | 06:01 AM

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How low is too low before you need camber plates and how can you adjust the camber without camber plates. I know ours are no adjustable but is there another solution?

Oct 24, 2003 | 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spanishrice

How low is too low before you need camber plates and how can you adjust the camber without camber plates. I know ours are no adjustable but is there another solution?

Ecentric or crash bolts are available from many suppliers. Problem is you gotta take the wheel off, adjust the bolt, remount the wheel, and take the alignment measurement (camber, toe, etc). If it's not right then back to step 1.

Plates make it much easier.

Oct 24, 2003 | 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slammed95

Why's that? I never said I wasn't gonna use them for the adjustable camber and to eliminate play with the spherical bearing.
I know what these things do, I'm just unsure if they replace the strut bearing. If they do need a strut bearing then I'll get the JIC's.
Still the wrong reason?

Good glad you know.

Buy JIC's they are worth it.