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max20s14 12-18-2016 01:00 PM
Possible problem after suspension install?
 
Installed springs, spc lcas and front camber bolts.

For the rear I set them to max positive camber and the front to max negative camber and torqued to spec.

I tightened the strut bolts with a pass through wrench and an Allen key to hold the shaft still while the car was on the ground until it was snug.

Now the car will pull left then right while driving I dont know if unstable is the word for it. I was afraid to take it over 30. The suspension isn't making any noises at all, so I dont think anything came loose..

I plan on getting an alignment Monday. So I am hoping that fixes it.

I am hoping the alignment is just wacked. Are there other possibilities?

byun 12-18-2016 01:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by max20s14 (Post 2816764)
Installed springs, spc lcas and front camber bolts.



For the rear I set them to max positive camber and the front to max negative camber and torqued to spec.



I tightened the strut bolts with a pass through wrench and an Allen key to hold the shaft still while the car was on the ground until it was snug.



Now the car will pull left then right while driving I dont know if unstable is the word for it. I was afraid to take it over 30. The suspension isn't making any noises at all, so I dont think anything came loose..



I plan on getting an alignment Monday. So I am hoping that fixes it.



I am hoping the alignment is just wacked. Are there other possibilities?


The alignment specs are way out of wack causing it to feel unstable and scary. Baby it to the alignment shop and it will be ok. I was scared to go over 40 when I did mine but got it to be shop and all was fixed.



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max20s14 12-18-2016 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by byun (Post 2816767)
The alignment specs are way out of wack causing it to feel unstable and scary. Baby it to the alignment shop and it will be ok. I was scared to go over 40 when I did mine but got it to be shop and all was fixed.



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sweet. Im just paranoid I messed something up. haha

Gunman 12-18-2016 06:50 PM
Anytime you change suspension parts, get it re-aligned, there is no way to put it back exactly the way it was.

Vital 12-19-2016 01:21 PM
What springs did you go with? Let us know if the alignment was able to resolve the issue

finch1750 12-19-2016 02:15 PM
Alignment or something is loose. Toe is probably pretty wonky making it feel that way though

asdf 12-19-2016 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by finch1750 (Post 2817255)
Alignment or something is loose. Toe is probably pretty wonky making it feel that way though
agreed-- since you've done a number of things at the same time, your alignment is probably pretty out of whack and should feel back to normal/much better after alignment is done :)

wparsons 12-19-2016 02:43 PM
If you set the rear to max positive camber, you probably had some rear toe out. Squirelly would be an understatement.


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