After reading another skunk2 front camber kit horror story last night I have decided that I will sell my brand new skunk2 that is sitting in my room waiting to be installed. The problem with skunk2 front camber kits is in the ball joint and the rubber piece that covers the ball joint. The rubber ball joint cover seems to tear after several months of use which allows dirt and other debris into the ball joint which ruins the kit. Since this thread is not about the skunk2 camber kit, I'll get to the point now.

Which SPC camber kit should one go with for a daily driver / occasional drag car?

SPC makes 2 different type kits for the 92-95 Civic which can be seen below. Then once you decide on either the adjustable ball joints or the anchor bolts you have to decide if you want 0-1.5 degrees of adjustment or 1.5-3.0 degrees.

1) Adjustable ball joints or anchor bolts?
2) 1.5 degrees or up to 3 degrees?
3) Does SPC have a web site?

I haven't lowered the car yet. But, I am 99.9% that I am getting Tein SS (DC2 spring rates) and looking at a 1 to 2 finger once I drop her on the Rota's.

Which kit?


Part Id 84945
Adjustment Range(degrees) Up to 1.5
Price: $120 shipped

Description: These extended range upper control arm anchor bolts are a must if you have lowered your car for performance or need to align a stock vehicle.
Note: Kit will fit the front or rear of 92-96 Preludes. Kit will fit only the rear of 97-01 Preludes.



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Part Id 84955
Adjustment Range(degrees) 1.5-3.0
Price shipped: $130

Description These extended range upper control arm anchor bolts are a must if you have lowered your car for performance or need to align a stock vehicle.
Note: Kit will fit the front or rear of 92-96 Preludes. Kit will fit only the rear of 97-01 Preludes.

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Part Id 67135
Adjustment Range(degrees) Up To 1.5

Description These adjustable upper ball joints make front camber adjustments on later model Hondas and Acuras. By replacing the factory ball joint, this sliding ball joint allows for greater camber changes than previously available. Incorporating an OE quality replacement ball joint, this sliding plate assembly is perfect for vehicles that have been lowered for performance.



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Part Id 67330
Adjustment Range(degrees) 1.5-3.0
Price shipped: $169

Description These adjustable upper ball joints make front camber adjustments on later model Hondas and Acuras. By replacing the factory ball joint, this sliding ball joint allows for greater camber changes than previously available. Incorporating an OE quality replacement ball joint, this sliding plate assembly is perfect for vehicles that have been lowered for performance.

 

I understand that. I'll probably end up getting the "up to 1.5 degree". The drop won't be that much once I get my Tein SS. Looking at about a 1-2 finger gap all around on 16" Rota's.

What style is better? ball joint or anchor bolts?

 

I have the anchor bolts from Ingalls and they work fine. The only thing is the rubber does make noise from time to time so I sprayed them with WD-40 and it goes away.

 

Both have their pluses and minuses. The balljoint units are generally easier to adjust but the added height of the unit can smack the shock towers on aggressive drops and then there's the issue of install (press fitting). The anchor bolts are pretty much the opposite but their major draw back is that they generally don't offer the range of adjustment that the balljoints do (although I see this is not the case here) . Currently I run the Skunk2 units (have been for a year or more) and am pleased. I also wonder about how the movement of one point (balljoint unit) in the suspension geometry compares to the movement of two points (anchor bolt moves entire arm away from body and therefore balljoint as well).