PROBLEM I dont know how to fix...HELP
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PROBLEM I dont know how to fix...HELP
Wsup guys...I've been having a problem with the rear for some time now...I got an alignment 2 weeks ago, and it didn't fix my problem...My REAR right wheel CAMBERS big time, but the REAR left wheel does not camber. The Rear Right wheel has lots of space between the rim and the fender, but the left wheel seems like there's a 10 mm spacer there and its a lot closer to the fender. So the RIGHT wheel looks pushed in and CAMBERED and the left wheel looks Pushed out like its got a 10 mm spacer and has no CAMBER...
I think the fact that 1 looks like its pushed in and 1 looks like its pushed out is because of the camber being different...
I took a few pictures...Has anybody heard of a problem like this? is it the drop? the wheels? did I bend or break something? ANYTHING WOULD HELP
RIGHT WHEEL...I can fit 1 finger between the wheel and the fender
LEFT WHEEL...I can fit 2 fingers between the wheel and fender(camber wheel)
I think the fact that 1 looks like its pushed in and 1 looks like its pushed out is because of the camber being different...
I took a few pictures...Has anybody heard of a problem like this? is it the drop? the wheels? did I bend or break something? ANYTHING WOULD HELP
RIGHT WHEEL...I can fit 1 finger between the wheel and the fender
LEFT WHEEL...I can fit 2 fingers between the wheel and fender(camber wheel)
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When Im driving the rear wheels feel weird, they feel wobly and unstable...but the wheels have no damage (dents or anything) so Im NOT SURE...When I hit the gas the RIGHT side seems to sink and the car feels like its sitting wrong but its not the drop because I had it checked...
Also the LEFT REAR SIDE sits alot higher than the rest of the car but its lower on the same LINK...and star programed to the same height
Also the LEFT REAR SIDE sits alot higher than the rest of the car but its lower on the same LINK...and star programed to the same height
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I understand that rear height is governed by a single sensor. So any sensor problem will affect both wheels.I assume you've checked the distance from the ground to the top of the fender arch with the engine running on flat and LEVEL ground - in all three suspension modes. Forget sticking your fingers in the space for now.
Check the tyre pressures.
Check the wheel nuts.
I assume you dont have wheel spacers and left one off?
If in doubt remove the wheels and inspect the suspension mounting points for movement and look for damage.
Don't know if that helps.
Check the tyre pressures.
Check the wheel nuts.
I assume you dont have wheel spacers and left one off?
If in doubt remove the wheels and inspect the suspension mounting points for movement and look for damage.
Don't know if that helps.
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Maybe check that the rim offsets are the same.... my car leans one side or the other sometimes... normally I just raise it to max and then back down and it settels down again. Its a big problem our cars dont have 4 sensors as this happens and also full ABC is not possible.
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You alignment guy is "out to lunch" take it back and get the boss involved.
Can't do an alignment on a car with funky ride hight.
Can't do an alignment on a car with funky ride hight.
