Alignment problem after lowering
Nov 28, 2011, 10:36 PM
#1
Alignment problem after lowering
So I did a search and all I found was something about camber, and also a guy who has a 2011 lancer with the same problem, but here's my problem.
I just lowered my RA with tein s-techs and put in new struts, and also ended up replacing both rear control arms, but after I got it all finished and had it aligned and junk it still pulls to the right. pretty significantly too.
I took it to sears for the original alignment and after it still pulled i took it back to a different sears and they did it again and said it was all fine. It still pulled so i took it to pep boys and they checked it and they found it to be all good too. So now i have 3 different people checking it and they've all found it to be in correct alignment but it still pulls to the right.
I have the alignment sheet from sears and all the specs are correct except that the camber/caster are both slightly off. I'm not too savvy on the alignment terms but as far as i could tell from a simple google search the camber/caster shouldn't have anything to do with how the vehicle tracks while moving, and only would wear the tire abnormally.
If anyone else has had this problem before and knows how to fix it I could definitely use the help. or even if i'm just misunderstanding the results that could help too.
thanks in advance for any help.
I just lowered my RA with tein s-techs and put in new struts, and also ended up replacing both rear control arms, but after I got it all finished and had it aligned and junk it still pulls to the right. pretty significantly too.
I took it to sears for the original alignment and after it still pulled i took it back to a different sears and they did it again and said it was all fine. It still pulled so i took it to pep boys and they checked it and they found it to be all good too. So now i have 3 different people checking it and they've all found it to be in correct alignment but it still pulls to the right.
I have the alignment sheet from sears and all the specs are correct except that the camber/caster are both slightly off. I'm not too savvy on the alignment terms but as far as i could tell from a simple google search the camber/caster shouldn't have anything to do with how the vehicle tracks while moving, and only would wear the tire abnormally.
If anyone else has had this problem before and knows how to fix it I could definitely use the help. or even if i'm just misunderstanding the results that could help too.
thanks in advance for any help.
Nov 28, 2011, 11:04 PM
#3
i had the same problem with my car but i re alignt the camber bolts and now its fine..i also did alignment at a shop and they said its fine so i asked everyone i knew and they all said its my tires i tried switching them but didnt seem to make a difference so i came on Evom and found my answer..hoped it works for you!
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Dec 13, 2011, 04:54 PM
#11
it would be more of a redneck band-aid fix, but you could adjust the tie rod ends in the same direction, the same amount...does the wheel turn when it pulls or does it just pull by itself...could be your steering rack or something could be bent, bushings worn, etc.
Maybe when they were adjusting toe in/out they didn't have the wheel centered, i dunno man...
Maybe when they were adjusting toe in/out they didn't have the wheel centered, i dunno man...
Last edited by CrAnSwIcK; Dec 13, 2011 at 04:57 PM.