New to the lowering scene. I recently bought bc coil overs and need some advice. What do I need to have a somewhat reliable lowered car. Like camber kits and other things. Thanks !

 

Hey, welcome to the G scene and congrats on the BC coilovers. Since you’re new to lowering and have a G37x (AWD), here’s a straightforward breakdown of what you’ll need to keep your setup reliable and aligned:


1. Rear Camber Arms

Lowering will add negative camber, especially in the rear. Adjustable camber arms let you correct that and avoid uneven tire wear.


2. Rear Toe Arms

Lowering affects toe alignment too, which can ruin tires quickly. Adjustable toe arms help bring that back into spec.


3. Front Upper Control Arms (Optional)

Not 100% required for mild drops, but they do give you more camber adjustability up front, which helps if you’re looking for a precise alignment or running aggressive wheels.


4. Full Alignment After Install

Once everything’s installed, make sure to get a full 4-wheel alignment. The AWD system is sensitive to bad alignment, and this helps preserve tire life and handling.



5. Be Mindful of Axle Angles (AWD-specific)

Don’t slam the front too low. The CV axles can wear out quickly if the angle is too sharp. A safe drop for AWD is usually 1.0–1.5” front and 1.5–2.0” rear.



6. Fender Clearance

If you’re running wider wheels or lower offset, you might rub. Rolling your fenders can help prevent that.



7. Watch Tire Wear

After the drop, monitor your tires regularly to catch any uneven wear early.

 

Quick addendum to this:

Rear toe arms are only usable if the coilovers you purchased are a true coilover rear (not divorced spring/strut like OEM), as they replace the spring buckets. If you have coilovers which are in the OEM configuration, you can use aftermarket toe bolts for a bit of extra adjustment.