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| 9**P-car |
 Dec 20 2019, 06:11 PM
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1975 2.0L  Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-September 19 From: Virginia Member No.: 23,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
I searched for this topic, but didn’t find many related posts. I will be replacing my front ball joints this winter, and was wondering if it it worth spending the extra $$ on de-cambered ball joints. I do plan on participating in DE days, but otherwise, will just be enjoying spirited carving of regular roads. Looking forward to hearing your opinions.
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| yeahmag |
Dec 20 2019, 09:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California 
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It really depends on how far you want to take it. Evan and I have decambered ball joints and monoball camber plates that get us to where we need to be. This is for a competitive autocross car on Hoosier A7s. I can say with as much camber and toe-out that I run the car is super nervous on the freeway.
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 20 2019, 09:48 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,681 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/de...set-ball-joints
or cheater or cheepskate would cut and weld lower A-arms adding 3/4 to 1 inch.. |
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| rhodyguy |
Dec 21 2019, 09:17 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,193 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
$350 a pop x2? No thank you.
Do you plan on slamming your mostly 'street' car? |
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| mepstein |
Dec 21 2019, 09:20 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Dec 20 2019, 10:48 PM)  https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/de...set-ball-joints or cheater or cheepskate would cut and weld lower A-arms adding 3/4 to 1 inch.. We've done that. It's not really being cheap, it modifies the geometry without having to buy special ball joints. |
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 21 2019, 01:05 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,681 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 21 2019, 08:20 AM) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Dec 20 2019, 10:48 PM) https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/de...set-ball-joints or cheater or cheepskate would cut and weld lower A-arms adding 3/4 to 1 inch.. We've done that. It's not really being cheap, it modifies the geometry without having to buy special ball joints. in vintage its cheeting, or was... there is a thread here somewhere with a few example of how its done.. |
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| 9**P-car |
Dec 21 2019, 04:37 PM
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1975 2.0L Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 11-September 19 From: Virginia Member No.: 23,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks for all the info. BTW, the RSR de-cambered ball joints are priced per pair at $350. A pair of OEM from Pelican Parts are $280. My main question was whether it would be worth spending the extra on the de-cambered ones. At this point, I think I will just stick with stock.
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