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I have been getting conflicting answers from all different people (mechanics). I have tein s-tech springs and kyb gr-2 struts that I want to put in but I keep getting told that I need (don't need) a camber kit to align after putting in new struts and springs. What is (if any) the right answer?

It all depends.I needed 2 on the front.One on each side of the lower front bolts.They are cheap,so invest in them if you can.

it all depends but you can NOT adjust the rear camber without a camber kit. I know this because I had to buy a camber kit to correct my rear camber. It looks like a red disc with different thickness for settings and it gets attached behind the hub/brake assy of your rear wheels. What you will need to do first is have your alignment inspected and get the print outs. The machine I use at work allows me to print off the settings and show the correct setting of a camber kit. It even lists off all the places that sell the kits including part numbers. Sure made it easy when I walked into NAPA for one.I bought two kits but only ended up needing one so now I have a spare lol. But you will very likely need to adjust the rear suspension when you lower the car. I did when I put on my S-tech TEIN springs.

I switched out my springs for S-techs but didn't change the struts... and didn't need to be realigned

If I were you,I would get the alignment checked.Changing the springs does throw off the alignment.

any time you remove a strut from a vehicle, you have changed the toe and camber settings. It is always wise to recheck your alignment afterwards.

not req on AWD models but will be req on some 2wdand I agree with mav... mess with suspension and get an alignment... always.