Uneven Camber and Caster. Alignment Problems

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  • thepoloplaya
    Member
    • Jun 2009
    • 81

    #1

    Uneven Camber and Caster. Alignment Problems

    Front Left Caster: 8.4
    Front Right Caster: 2.9
    Front Left Camber: -2.6
    Front Right Camber -0.1

    Only Suspension Mods are 40mm (1.5") drop eibach springs, other than that car suspension is the same since new. Heavy steering vibration during turning makes handling horrible. I dont want to spend money on camber plates as I dont think its necessary for such a subtle drop, I dont autocross or anything. I dont mind spending money on new suspension componets.

    Cliff notes: What suspension componets do I need to look at/ replace to fix the problem?
  • Dirtbleed
    Banned
    • May 2009
    • 495

    #2
    Camber Plates aint gonna fix the right side 2.9 caster/-0.1 camber. Get in there and see whats worn out. The left numbers are fine without plates.

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    • E30_fiend
      R3V OG
      • Apr 2006
      • 7348

      #3
      I would suspect worn control arm bushings on the right side as well as worn upper strut mounts. Replace the control arm bushings as well as the upper strut mounts. the bad vibration while turning could be both of those parts. They are pretty expensive but worth the price. That caster on the left side is decent but could be better




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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        While it may be work parts, those numbers sound suspiciously like damage to the suspension or the frame
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        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          that's a lot less caster, no way it's just worn parts. you most likely have bent something, either a strut housing or the control arm, or even the frame.
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