Eccentric strut bolts

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by BKiller, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    Are people using these to help get better camber adjustments? I lowered my Outback and would like to install these before I take it to GTE for an alignment. I am not doing caster/camber plates so this seems like the best alternative.
    Thoughts?

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  2. That or something similar..
     
  3. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

    some use them in the rear. expect lots of people to tell you these aren't safe, will break, etc. hint: they don't know what they're talking about
     
  4. FTZ

    FTZ ^.^

    I have been using Camber Bolts for close to 3 years now and never had a problem.
     
  5. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

    IIRC the guys at GTE don't like aftermarket eccentric bolts.

    I've never really seen any issues with them, other than the nut freezing on the bolt.
     
  6. FACE

    FACE Active Member


    wounder why?
     
  7. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Lots of people hate to adjust them and they also like to cite that the bolts slip over time. I am not entirely sure how this is possible if they're properly torqued. But hey, what do I know.
     
  8. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    yeah i too have heard they are prone to slipping out of adjustment/alignment.

    other than that, i've used them in 2 of my previous cars with no problems
     
  9. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    So what's better? using these or not having any way to adjust camber???
     
  10. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Apparently the static, lack of adjust-ability approach is the way to go.
     
  11. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

    I'd say throw them on there.
    Just keep in mind that at some point they may slip.

    If they do, either readjust them, or pull them off then.
     
  12. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    I ran them on the race car, as long as you dont re use them over and over they work just fine. Ones I have seen come loose are from guys constantly tightening them and then loosening them to make alignment changes.. over time the bolt itself stretches and looses its clamping load.
     
  13. gotsol

    gotsol Active Member

    order them from summitt racing for the best price
     
  14. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    Yeah, I will go get them at Summit. (2 minutes from my work) They have the Eibach brand for under $20 a pair.
     

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