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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Rear end sag fix?

What usually causes rear end sag?

I noticed my TII sags in the back some, if you look right along the side you can see the rear tire is off camber. What should I start checking out? Maybe this is a good time to get some springs and a DTS elimination kit.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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thats happening to me too, and it feels now like the wheel is too easy to turn, but the car does seem to have more grip, its very odd
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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what do you expect from 15 year old springs? adding lowering springs now will either raise it or keep it around the same since most stock ones are saging .

the camber is off because the car is lower. search for a rear camber link.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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I figured thats why the camber was off.

Your talking about these?

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:28 AM
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Or one of these?

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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red one. it adjusts your rear camber. if your car was at stock height you woudln't need it.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 04:57 AM
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So do you think the Red bar is a band-aid for sagging springs? Do you think the springs are the problem? Id rather replace the springs if theyre the problem.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:01 AM
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Being able to adjust the camber isn't neccesarily a 'band aid'. It's actually a useful tool for setting up your suspension regardless of whether the springs are bad or not.
If I were you I'd replace the springs AND use still ad camber adjustment. You can gain better alignment settings with it. Changing sagging, worn springs is a good idea for handling and safety regardless.

Ryan
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks.

Ill add it on my list of **** to buy before the car sees the road.
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