my rear alignment is out of spec without drop.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 01:24 AM
  #1  
Newcleannow's Avatar
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
my rear alignment is out of spec without drop.

my car is stock actually with new wheels and tires. i went to the alignment shop few days ago with four old wheels wrapped around with tires in my backseat and the trunk. during the alignment, the rear camber was out by far. the display of the rear camper was all red except one green color. he said the car need to get fixed. i didn't do anything.
can the heavy weight(over 200 lbs) on the back portion of the car cause the problem during the alignment? i never felt any problem of drifting to one side on my car.
should i get check again without the heavy weight? can it get fixed?
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 03:29 AM
  #2  
aaronng's Avatar
Driver/Detailer
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,474
Likes: 2
From: Sydney
Yes, if your ride height is reduced because of weight, it can increase rear camber.
If it is only on one side, then it might be eligible for the rear camber tsb.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:30 AM
  #3  
miner's Avatar
Safety Car
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,644
Likes: 313
From: The Woodlands, TX
There is a TSB out about rear alignment issues due to a badly designed rear upper arm. I had mine replaced and got a free alignment too. This was fdeon with 60000 miles on the car.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:19 AM
  #4  
jlukja's Avatar
Team Owner
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 20,558
Likes: 5
From: Long Beach, CA
Check out the FAQ section for the TSB.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
james357
Car Parts for Sale
19
Feb 13, 2016 02:37 PM
Dunnik
3G TL (2004-2008)
7
Sep 15, 2015 11:52 PM
Yumcha
Automotive News
3
Sep 14, 2015 10:09 PM
obsessedmotors
Car Parts for Sale
5
Sep 10, 2015 10:49 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:14 PM.