Hit a curb side on, wheels are now facing inward.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:11 pm

it is definitely misaligned. just not nearly as noticibly as before. the camber(?) is out on the other side too. im hoping it will all be sorted with a full on alignment.

The only things that werent changed were the actual shocks and the brake calipers, everything else was switched out.

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:33 pm

I'd start off with an alignment first if it's not too expensive, as this may well fix the problem. If it doesn't, you may then want to investigate the shock absorber as it could be bent slightly I suppose.

But always start with the cheapest, most logical solution first if you're unsure.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:37 pm

Yeah as it looks like it is only slightly out i will take it for alignment, if that doesnt help i will switch the shocks out.
is there anything left after alignment and shocks?? bent chassis?

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:00 pm

yep. you guessed it.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:22 pm

I can't see how the shock absorber could affect alignment.

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:33 pm

me too. It is also very unlikely it get bent. Did you noticed any leakege?

Just to remind you 2WS system doesn't offer camber adjustment. Only toe I'm affraid so this will not help.

But on the other side If you do thinks like swaping whole suspension then tracking is a must.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 5:44 pm

If the chassis was bent causing the wheel to turn inward wouldnt i have had issues lining up the subframe with the bolts though?

And no camber adjustment. i dont like the sound of that as the camber definitely looks off on the passenger side. ugh. will have to find out whats wrong on saturday when i take it for alignment.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:32 pm

Bludge wrote:If the chassis was bent causing the wheel to turn inward wouldnt i have had issues lining up the subframe with the bolts though?.

no because the subframe was bolted tto the chassis when it was hit meaning all the bolt holes will remain aligned in the tweaked chassis

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:40 pm

Good point.

Well she is at the local garage for alignment and whatnot so fingers crossed she will come back ok!

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Sat Nov 09, 2013 2:04 pm

I am dealing with torn subframe/chassis mounting points at the moment so dont stress, it can get worse but it might not