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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Default Offset ball joints

I am trying to get more negative camber on my '87 911 with coil over suspension. Unfortunately, I have no more room at the top because the spring is bumping up against the chassis. I have heard about some offset ball joints that enables you to get some additional adjustment but I can't seem to find them. If anyone has any experience with these or knows where I can get them please let me know.

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...1balljoint.htm
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I got them from Elephant Racing and was able to get to about -3 camber.
They cost more to install then to purchase...
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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elephant racing ball joint, good stuff it works i have them in my 86 Carrera,
you will see change immediately. mine feel like new car, i also used bump steer kit, turbo tie rod
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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same here, elephant racing ball joint, got -2.5 degrees camber, and could really tell the difference in handling
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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OS Balljoints are a good solution.

Also, what diameter spring are you using? If you are truly bottoming on the spring before full camber plate adjustment is reached and you are using a typical 2.5" diameter race spring, you could change to a 2.25" diameter spring to gain more fender and tire clearance. However, this may require modified perches as well so this solution may not be as simple as the offset balljoints.
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