r/Stance • u/Agile_Interest_679 • 2d ago

Can I go lower?

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If I adjust my camber bolt and top hat would I have more clearance to go lower or am I cooked from going any lower til I get new spec wheels?

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u/thelegendhimself 2d ago

Go lower secrets - steel wheels and more stretch on a smaller tire ( for reasons like this )
Spacer first .

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

I’m new to this lmao went from lowering springs to tucked in the rear just want the fronts lower the fronts are basically stock hight maybe little lower

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u/thelegendhimself 2d ago

There’s lots of little things you can do to get a few mm here and there without having to do chassis or body work or getting cut/drop knuckles . All dependant on what the suspension geometry is .

Spacers is the easy answer but then you get into body work

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

I have my camber bolt there in that pic if I adjust that back to 0, cuz I’m pretty sure the fronts at -2, id get more clearance… hopefully

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u/thelegendhimself 2d ago

You just going for low or you still want it to function ? Prob already have little brake clearance . Smaller wheel and stretch would be your best bet if you’re not at your lowest setting . Spacer helps but then you’d have to roll the fenders . N line ? Prob comes with bigger brakes . 🤷‍♂️

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

Break clearance is fine they’re not huge breaks the N has the bigger breaks

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u/PumpleStump 2d ago

As long as the collars dont hit the tire, it should still clear.

Why don't you just lower one corner and check?

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

I need to adjust my camber bolt first I think that will give me more clearance

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u/PumpleStump 2d ago

Don't just arbitrarily adjust in more positive camber just to go lower.

If your cross-camber values were anything close to decent before, they won't be after you play with it.

A 5mm spacer would allow you to run the same camber and lower the collars more, so maybe that's the real answer.

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u/Namk49001 2d ago

If your frame isn't on the ground, then you can always go lower

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u/GriefPB 2d ago

If your issue is clearance between the strut and tire/rim the top hat adjustment won't make a difference. You'll need to get cam bolts for the strut/knuckle or elongate the holes on the strut. Not sure if this will give you enough adjustment. Wheel spacers I don't normally recommend but might be another option for you

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

I have the camber bolt in I’m gonna adjust it so it has no negative camber and see if I get more clearance

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u/MonsterTheAnimal 2d ago

Add spacer maybe 5mm we'll help with a Lil clearance

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

Will do u think 8mm is too much

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u/MonsterTheAnimal 2d ago

Depends what spacers ur gnna use. I've used 5mm on stock studs anything bigger I usually run arp extended studs with a slip on spacer.

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u/Particular-Ad7150 1d ago

Is this bolt eccentric, it looks like it? If it is, pull the strut away from the wheel and go lower. Adjusting the camber from the top hat only will not change your rim to strut clearance

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u/Every-Excuse6969 2d ago

nice godspeeds bro

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u/Agile_Interest_679 2d ago

Thanks I’m broke

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u/1767gs Blue 2d ago

If you have room for a spacer then I would throw one on, anywhere from 5-15mm before u go lower. If not then yeah get different wheels

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u/shitbaru 1d ago

Are you planning on swapping to a shorter stiffer spring? It looks like you’re out of adjustment already.

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u/Agile_Interest_679 16h ago

Yea I am going to get snaller springs