rear tire camber is off

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 11-14-2008, 05:15 PM

The passengers side rear tire is leaning inward, causing my tire to wear unevenly. I know that the strut is blown, but am not sure if that would cause this problem. I have inspected the suspension quite well and I don't see anything out of order (compared to the other side) and everything feels pretty tight for a 21 year old car. Thanks for and help or advice.

Phoenix7 · 11-14-2008, 05:38 PM

how's your lateral link? Have you hit anything recently? No doughnuts into a curb or anything like that?

jgrewe · 11-14-2008, 07:03 PM

There are a lot of rubber bushings spread all over the suspension that can cause this. Since its on one side only, check everything for movement and look again for anything bent anywhere.

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 11-14-2008, 08:00 PM

i know that nothing is bent but i the same problem with the front but there is less complication in the front suspension. All i did was replace the struts and it fixed the camber problem, but the rear is so much more complicated. I know that i haven't hit anything and it has been like this for a while now. I was hoping that someone else has had the same problem and could give me some advice.

RoughRex · 11-16-2008, 07:17 PM

There is no camber adjustment for the rear. If only one wheel is having a problem. I'd suspect the strut or spring. Since you already know that the strut is blown. I'd start there, it's relatively cheap and easy to replace provided you're mechanically inclined. I feel where you're coming from though... wouldn't want to put on a new set of tires to find out the hard way that it's not fixed. Alternatively, you could put on a used tire and see how that wears or you could pay for a lifetime alignment somewhere. They will tell you if there's a problem so you will have ample time to fix it before shredding your new tires and they will re-align it for free once you have it fixed. I should warn you, if you do replace the strut yourself... ALL those little parts are there for a reason. Go ahead and leave out the one that doesn't look like it does anything and you'll see exactly what I mean.

N3philum · 11-16-2008, 07:51 PM

can you post a pic? i had a similar problem on my old FC.

11-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH iTrader: (0) Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	rear tire camber is off The passengers side rear tire is leaning inward, causing my tire to wear unevenly. I know that the strut is blown, but am not sure if that would cause this problem. I have inspected the suspension quite well and I don't see anything out of order (compared to the other side) and everything feels pretty tight for a 21 year old car. Thanks for and help or advice. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

11-14-2008, 07:03 PM	#3
jgrewe Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On the Beach iTrader: (0) Posts: 59 Rep Power: 17	There are a lot of rubber bushings spread all over the suspension that can cause this. Since its on one side only, check everything for movement and look again for anything bent anywhere. __________________ New rat from the sinking ship.

11-14-2008, 08:00 PM	#4
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH iTrader: (0) Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	i know that nothing is bent but i the same problem with the front but there is less complication in the front suspension. All i did was replace the struts and it fixed the camber problem, but the rear is so much more complicated. I know that i haven't hit anything and it has been like this for a while now. I was hoping that someone else has had the same problem and could give me some advice. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

11-16-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	There is no camber adjustment for the rear. If only one wheel is having a problem. I'd suspect the strut or spring. Since you already know that the strut is blown. I'd start there, it's relatively cheap and easy to replace provided you're mechanically inclined. I feel where you're coming from though... wouldn't want to put on a new set of tires to find out the hard way that it's not fixed. Alternatively, you could put on a used tire and see how that wears or you could pay for a lifetime alignment somewhere. They will tell you if there's a problem so you will have ample time to fix it before shredding your new tires and they will re-align it for free once you have it fixed. I should warn you, if you do replace the strut yourself... ALL those little parts are there for a reason. Go ahead and leave out the one that doesn't look like it does anything and you'll see exactly what I mean. __________________ 1988 GXL

11-16-2008, 07:51 PM	#6
N3philum Unreliable Like a Rotary Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okinawa Japan iTrader: (0) Posts: 79 Rep Power: 17	can you post a pic? i had a similar problem on my old FC. __________________