Suspension problem. Please help!
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Suspension problem. Please help!
This problem has been bugging the hell out of me and I am very desperate to find the source of the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The front right sits much lower than the front left by about an inch. I have checked the tire pressure numerous times and excluded it as a possibility already. The steering pulls to the right when I let go of the wheel and right side caster is 3.4 while the left side is 5.3 degrees. The mechanics at Firestone says that the computer/machine won't allow the caster to adjust any more? Besides caster, camber and toe are within factory specs. I have OEM wheels and OEM tires.
Something important I noticed was that when I raised the front of the vehicle, the higher side's suspension (the wheels) hangs lower than the lower side's suspension. And the difference in how much they hang is equal to that of the ride height difference. This leads me to belive that it could be a bent lower A-arm or some worn bushings.
What do you guys think? Any similar experiences? Please help. I feel like crying everytime I see my car
The front right sits much lower than the front left by about an inch. I have checked the tire pressure numerous times and excluded it as a possibility already. The steering pulls to the right when I let go of the wheel and right side caster is 3.4 while the left side is 5.3 degrees. The mechanics at Firestone says that the computer/machine won't allow the caster to adjust any more? Besides caster, camber and toe are within factory specs. I have OEM wheels and OEM tires.
Something important I noticed was that when I raised the front of the vehicle, the higher side's suspension (the wheels) hangs lower than the lower side's suspension. And the difference in how much they hang is equal to that of the ride height difference. This leads me to belive that it could be a bent lower A-arm or some worn bushings.
What do you guys think? Any similar experiences? Please help. I feel like crying everytime I see my car
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I have the same issue.
I can not fit a finger between my fender and wheel on my right side, but on the left I can fit one.
I do not have the problem of pulling as you do though.
I am also curious as to why this is going on ?
I can not fit a finger between my fender and wheel on my right side, but on the left I can fit one.
I do not have the problem of pulling as you do though.
I am also curious as to why this is going on ?
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i'd take it to honda, or a different alignment place as that caster difference is quite significant. in my mind a lower caster degree would make it sit up higher.
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Yea i have this issue to though it doesn't really seem to do anything to the performance since i have taken it out on the track. The alignment was even. I really have no idea what it is. The car has not been in an accident.
I noticed it on various s2ki s....werid and annoying. I bought springs to see if it would get rid of it but im so lazy i never installed them
I noticed it on various s2ki s....werid and annoying. I bought springs to see if it would get rid of it but im so lazy i never installed them
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Thanks for the input guys. I've searched all over this forum and the internet for a solution to this issue but none of them gave a sure answer.
I'll first try loosening the LCA to shock bolts and sway link bolts and preloading the suspension before tightening them.
If that doesn't fix it, then I'll change the LCA bushings. Then I'll change the LCA if it still isnt' fixed. It'll be a while before I find enough time to do all that though. Hopefully I'll get it fixed and find the solution to this darn problem
I'll first try loosening the LCA to shock bolts and sway link bolts and preloading the suspension before tightening them.
If that doesn't fix it, then I'll change the LCA bushings. Then I'll change the LCA if it still isnt' fixed. It'll be a while before I find enough time to do all that though. Hopefully I'll get it fixed and find the solution to this darn problem