Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
01-23-2008, 11:55 AM
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Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
hey guys
so, i had a bunch of suspension goodies installed last week, and since then i've taken the car to a reputable shop to get it alligned. just out of curiosity, i decided to check the rear axle allignment the other night, to make sure it was even (i have a new phb installed). according to my calculations, it looks as if the driver's side is about a 1/4" off from the passenger's side.
questions:
1. is the rear axle supposed to be exactly, perfectly even after a drop (eibach pro kit & tokicos)?
2. wouldn't the shop have fixed this? the numbers are all within factory specs now and the ride is great
3. should i leave well enough alone?
so, i had a bunch of suspension goodies installed last week, and since then i've taken the car to a reputable shop to get it alligned. just out of curiosity, i decided to check the rear axle allignment the other night, to make sure it was even (i have a new phb installed). according to my calculations, it looks as if the driver's side is about a 1/4" off from the passenger's side.
questions:
1. is the rear axle supposed to be exactly, perfectly even after a drop (eibach pro kit & tokicos)?
2. wouldn't the shop have fixed this? the numbers are all within factory specs now and the ride is great
3. should i leave well enough alone?
01-23-2008, 11:57 AM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
This does not really answer your question.. but mine was about that amount off fromt the factory. When I had the Steeda Sport springs installed.. it's even now. I figure there is a little room for error.
ORIGINAL: ink003
hey guys
so, i had a bunch of suspension goodies installed last week, and since then i've taken the car to a reputable shop to get it alligned. just out of curiosity, i decided to check the rear axle allignment the other night, to make sure it was even (i have a new phb installed). according to my calculations, it looks as if the driver's side is about a 1/4" off from the passenger's side.
questions:
1. is the rear axle supposed to be exactly, perfectly even after a drop (eibach pro kit & tokicos)?
2. wouldn't the shop have fixed this? the numbers are all within factory specs now and the ride is great
3. should i leave well enough alone?
hey guys
so, i had a bunch of suspension goodies installed last week, and since then i've taken the car to a reputable shop to get it alligned. just out of curiosity, i decided to check the rear axle allignment the other night, to make sure it was even (i have a new phb installed). according to my calculations, it looks as if the driver's side is about a 1/4" off from the passenger's side.
questions:
1. is the rear axle supposed to be exactly, perfectly even after a drop (eibach pro kit & tokicos)?
2. wouldn't the shop have fixed this? the numbers are all within factory specs now and the ride is great
3. should i leave well enough alone?
01-23-2008, 01:03 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
I measured mine and adjusted the rear end until it was sitting perfectly in the center of the rear of your car. Some have said it will effect handling but I never drove it like that.
01-23-2008, 01:16 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
When you lower the car, your wheels are going to be off center. If you don't have an adjustable phb. I don't believe its fixable. I wouldn't go off where the pumpkin is in the center of the car because in some cars its off center. Mines off after lowering also
01-23-2008, 01:33 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
After my Roush Springs ... my driver sidewheel sticks out 3/4 inch further thanthe passenger side when measured via 1/4 panel lip. I have an adjustable panhard bar to put in once the weather gets warmer to split the difference and get it back in the middle.
01-23-2008, 01:44 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
hmm, the difference on mine is so minimal, maybe i should just leave it... a shop did do my allignment, and everything is within spec... i hate to mess with it if it's unneccesary. if it ain't broke you know?
01-23-2008, 01:54 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
ORIGINAL: ink003
hmm, the difference on mine is so minimal, maybe i should just leave it... a shop did do my allignment, and everything is within spec... i hate to mess with it if it's unneccesary. if it ain't broke you know?
hmm, the difference on mine is so minimal, maybe i should just leave it... a shop did do my allignment, and everything is within spec... i hate to mess with it if it's unneccesary. if it ain't broke you know?
01-23-2008, 04:29 PM
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RE: Rear Axle Mis-Allignment?
Mine was off the same amount. Center that axle w/your adjustable bar. I had to adjust mine. My drivers side tire would rub when the suspension compressed.
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