Alignment Specs- Rear camber issue
#1
Racer
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Alignment Specs- Rear camber issue
I just had new tires put on and saw that the rear tires were worn out on the inside with feathering. Wanted to get the alignment done so the issue could be resolved. I wanted to look at the specs for 2009 MDX but other than whats in the user manual wich does not give tolerance range, I cant find anything.
After alignment Rear right side camber is -1.3 and toe -.03 and cannot be adjusted without a kit the left rear is at -0.8 camber and 0.00 toe.
Could not find anything bent or damaged so not sure if that camber is within spec or not.
Toe on both front tires is 0.00 now and left camber is -0.7 and right camber is at -1.0
Does anyone knows the alignment specs. Do I need to get a camber kit for the rear or it should be ok if I keep rotating the tires?
Thanks.
After alignment Rear right side camber is -1.3 and toe -.03 and cannot be adjusted without a kit the left rear is at -0.8 camber and 0.00 toe.
Could not find anything bent or damaged so not sure if that camber is within spec or not.
Toe on both front tires is 0.00 now and left camber is -0.7 and right camber is at -1.0
Does anyone knows the alignment specs. Do I need to get a camber kit for the rear or it should be ok if I keep rotating the tires?
Thanks.
#2
mrgold35
Here is a link for a rear camber kit for +07 MDX for base/tech models only for $174.98 for 2.
http://iapdirect.com/spc-09-honda-pi...r-arm-kit.html
My camber is out of spec for my 11 MDX Adv. Acura tech said it was common and rotations/cross-rotations will help with spreading out the tire wear. I now rotate every oil change and cross rotate every other oil change. I can't find a rear camber kit for MDX Adv.
http://iapdirect.com/spc-09-honda-pi...r-arm-kit.html
My camber is out of spec for my 11 MDX Adv. Acura tech said it was common and rotations/cross-rotations will help with spreading out the tire wear. I now rotate every oil change and cross rotate every other oil change. I can't find a rear camber kit for MDX Adv.
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#3
Racer
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Thanks. I did see the kit but was wondering if -1.3 is still within specs or not. I think this should be easy enough to replace but the mechanic was saying something that the whole suspension was under load from the spring and the spring needs to come off before you could install the kit. I will have to get under there my self and take a look. Haven't worked on the MDX a whole lot yet.
#4
mrgold35
Thanks. I did see the kit but was wondering if -1.3 is still within specs or not. I think this should be easy enough to replace but the mechanic was saying something that the whole suspension was under load from the spring and the spring needs to come off before you could install the kit. I will have to get under there my self and take a look. Haven't worked on the MDX a whole lot yet.
Last edited by mrgold35; 08-14-2014 at 03:00 PM.
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mrgold35
#7
Racer
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Thanks a lot bro. Looking at yours mine doesn't look that bad. I don't understand why the camber is so messed up on our cars. I guess we gotta live with it. I don't feel like messing with the camber kit. Does your car pull to one side and is your steering straight or tilted a few degrees?
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#8
mrgold35
Thanks a lot bro. Looking at yours mine doesn't look that bad. I don't understand why the camber is so messed up on our cars. I guess we gotta live with it. I don't feel like messing with the camber kit. Does your car pull to one side and is your steering straight or tilted a few degrees?
I just purchased my MDX in Jan/14, from Colorado. I've noticed the MDX didn't feel right driving back to NM (5 hr drive). The alignment at Firestone was in the yellow and/or red for most of the settings. New tires and alignment really smoothed out the hwy ride.
#9
Racer
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Took the car back to the shop that did the alignment. He was using 2001-2006MDX in the computer. Long story short I got my money back and took the car to the dealership. The toe on the front left was way off. They were able to center the steering and everything was put back to specs. Everything is in green and I am happy
#10
Instructor
So everyone understands Camber does not wear tires.
Your negative rear camber is fine.
Toe is what wears tires out.
I would set toe 0.00 front and 0.00 back even tho on print out it shows its in the red zone.
Just tell your align tech to set it all at 0 toe for best wear.
Your negative rear camber is fine.
Toe is what wears tires out.
I would set toe 0.00 front and 0.00 back even tho on print out it shows its in the red zone.
Just tell your align tech to set it all at 0 toe for best wear.
#11
Excessive negative camber does wear the inside tread. I bought a 1974 TR6 brand new with excessive negative camber which could not be adjusted. Rear tires were shot in 10k miles. Unfortunately that was the least of the problems on that junker! Had fun driving it a couple years and sold it.
#12
Racer
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Negative camber does wear the inside of the tires. Had the issue with my accord after lowering it and kept going through tires like crazy till I got the camber kit and got the camber adjusted. Having directional tires doesn't help either as you can do cross rotation on those to help with the inside wear on the tire.
As for the MDX I just got non directional tires this time so I can keep rotating them and hopefully the tire wear will be even.
As for the MDX I just got non directional tires this time so I can keep rotating them and hopefully the tire wear will be even.
#13
mrgold35
Negative camber does wear the inside of the tires. Had the issue with my accord after lowering it and kept going through tires like crazy till I got the camber kit and got the camber adjusted. Having directional tires doesn't help either as you can do cross rotation on those to help with the inside wear on the tire.
As for the MDX I just got non directional tires this time so I can keep rotating them and hopefully the tire wear will be even.
As for the MDX I just got non directional tires this time so I can keep rotating them and hopefully the tire wear will be even.
#14
Racer
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#15
And there are no camber adjustments on the rear of the mdx, only the front. There is rear toe though.
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