Stefan Spencer
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02-22-21 06:10 AM - Post#2814854
Anyone know who makes it for them? It looks and sounds (by the description) like the TCI kit. The only difference I can see is how the camber is adjusted. Is it TCIs older style kits or a knockoff or..?
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 tommy49
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02-22-21 11:16 AM - Post#2814878
In response to Stefan Spencer
To me, the pictures don't fit the description. Says it's bolt-in, but shows a weld-on crossmember. I have the TCI and it doesn't look like what Jamco offers. I bought mine from Walton Fabrication. 
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 04:35 AM - Post#2814981
In response to tommy49
The picture is a universal picture according to jamco so "the actual product may appear different". Why they wouldn't post a pic of the actual kit I'm not sure.
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tommy49
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02-24-21 05:44 AM - Post#2814988
In response to Stefan Spencer
I suspect they don't carry any stock and would have the ifs drop-shipped. You need to ask for the specific installation instructions. If they balk at that, find another seller. Just my opinion.
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 05:57 AM - Post#2814989
In response to tommy49
That's not a bad idea either. I'll do that right now report back with their response and hopefully on answer.
Edited by Stefan Spencer on 02-24-21 07:29 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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tommy49
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02-24-21 06:21 AM - Post#2814991
In response to Stefan Spencer
Just what specific brand ifs are you interested in?
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 07:30 AM - Post#2814992
In response to tommy49
I'd love TCI Or Chassis Engineering but if the jamco kit is the same thing for a 1000 less that's hard to pass up
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tommy49
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02-24-21 07:56 AM - Post#2814994
In response to Stefan Spencer
A $1k less with the same options? 
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eplantage
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02-24-21 09:25 AM - Post#2815001
In response to Stefan Spencer
I believe that Heidt's bought out Chassis Engineering.
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 10:41 AM - Post#2815008
In response to tommy49
Everything except the way you adjust camber as far as I can tell
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 10:48 AM - Post#2815010
In response to eplantage
Yeah it looks they did
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Stefan Spencer
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02-24-21 11:09 AM - Post#2815014
In response to tommy49
Alright they got back to me with directions. The two studs are in different spots on each side of the crossmember than the tci kit. The Jamco swaybar links are described as the same as tci. I asked if it was included in the kit as on their site I believe it said it came with it but in the directions parts list it didnt.
Edit...he just got back to me and said it does include the swaybar so it's almost identical to the tci kit minus the stud placement.
Edit #2...he told me the kits are made by CCP. The bolt in kit isn't on their web site however. Does anyone know where they're made?
Edited by Stefan Spencer on 02-25-21 03:50 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 51chevcoupe
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02-25-21 06:21 PM - Post#2815098
In response to Stefan Spencer
I'd recommend going with the TCI kit. It is worth the money just for the stability of the camber adjustment. A big pothole can cause the pinch bolt to shift and lean your wheel over with the "top-down" upper control arm adjustment; with the "side-mount" and shim adjustment method used by TCI you have a rock-solid front end. There's an old saying about the happiness of a lower price versus the joy of high quality. Just my opinion, of course; I'm no expert but I did use the TCI kit after weeks of research
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