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Problem rear suspension components (Excessive Camber)

Old 08-12-2016, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowcrash_101
The passenger side wheel always sticks out more than the drivers side about 1/8"
Say what?
I'm curious about this.
Old 08-12-2016, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle2k
Originally Posted by Slowcrash_101' timestamp='1468513568' post='24016499
The passenger side wheel always sticks out more than the drivers side about 1/8"
Say what?
I'm curious about this.
As I am too. I know one axle is longer than the other, but I don't think one wheel sticks out further. Maybe if someone is a suspension expert they would know.

If one wheel sticks out further, the car wouldn't ever be aligned and it would show up on paper.
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky
My educated guess is the whole rear sub frame shifted over upon impact, so both rear wheels would actually not be correct as far as placement. One too far in, and other too far out, if my guess on sub frame culprit is correct.
What this guy said. I had a very similar impact as yours - see below.



After getting everything repaired. I went to get it aligned on the day i picked up the car, and they told me that my subframe was shifted over. They fixed it. Go to a reputable shop for alignment, and they'll be able to see that stuff. Since you're in SoCal, i'd suggest either Evasive Motorsports or West End Alignment if you have not already been there. West End would be my first and top pick - they've adjusted numerous subframes from people going 4-off at the track and shifting their subframes as a result of the off.

It's totally worth it, and yes, it makes a massive difference when skilled people align your car versus regular discount/america's tire techs.
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+1 on checking subframe alignment. Its a very easy diy, as is realigning subframe.

There are holes in the subframe, which are supposed to align with holes in the underbody. You just get under the car, and try to stick something like a philips screwdriver into the subframe hole, and make sure it goes straight thru into body hole, and is centered in the subframe hole.

There are, IIRC, 4 of these alignment holes (or is it 2, just look for the diy).

If its not aligned, you just loosen the 6 subframe bolts, and use the same screwdriver in the hole to slide the subframe into position, and tighten the bolts and torque them down. This is not the laser precision adjustment you may be imagining. It really is as simple and easy as that. Do this before you bring car to alignment shop. You will need car to be aligned after moving subframe.

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