Camber

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:08 PM
  #1  
thefenixgang7's Avatar
Thread Starter
TRIAL USER
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default Camber

Hey all, I have searched, but I am having a hard time finding anything to do with what I'm looking for.
I have a 91 Civic DX sedan and the front wheels lean in. I know it has an obvious camber problem, but I am not sure what the cause is, I have replaced the sway bar bushings, and lower ball joints, I have a camber kit on the way, but it will not 'fix' the problem, only cure the symptom. the drivers side is far worse than the passenger side. All the bushings seem to be fine, and I can not find any play in the upper ball joints (although I am going to replace them anyway.)
If you have any ideas or thoughts please let me know.
Thanks.

Last edited by thefenixgang7; Mar 9, 2010 at 08:09 PM. Reason: misspelled words
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:18 PM
  #2  
blasterman87's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 775
Likes: 2
Default Re: Camber

sounds like somethings bent to me
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:34 PM
  #3  
BiG ChOr!Zo's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,673
Likes: 0
From: Evil Empire,CA
Default Re: Camber

did you get an alignment after putting on the camber kit...!!!
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:00 PM
  #4  
lvmevo's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default Re: Camber

PICS please.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 10:46 PM
  #5  
jasoncanseeoh's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,020
Likes: 1
From: Seattle Town
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
did you get an alignment after putting on the camber kit...!!???!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:14 AM
  #6  
jonnyt1130's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
did you get an alignment after putting on the camber kit...!!!
He said it's on the way. Trust me i put the skunk2 camber kit on and it made a night and day difference for my camber problems. Yes make sure you get an alignment to make sure the camber kit is properly in place. Also if your car is lowered that would make the wheels camber.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:17 AM
  #7  
4g4dcruisin's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,009
Likes: 6
From: SoCal
Default Re: Camber

Do your front tires look like this?


Notice how the passenger side is leaned in more towards the engine?
You dont "need" a camber kit, they only get in the way and bang **** more than anything else. If anything, your spindles are probably bent, one of them anyway.

Take your car to an alignment shop and ask for a TOE adjustment, thats all that our "double wishbone" suspension needs in order to fix excessive inner tire wear.

Anyone else who says you need to adjust the camber is full of crap.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:50 AM
  #8  
BiG ChOr!Zo's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,673
Likes: 0
From: Evil Empire,CA
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by thefenixgang7
Hey all, I have searched, but I am having a hard time finding anything to do with what I'm looking for.
I have a 91 Civic DX sedan and the front wheels lean in. I know it has an obvious camber problem, but I am not sure what the cause is, I have replaced the sway bar bushings, and lower ball joints, I have a camber kit on the way, but it will not 'fix' the problem, only cure the symptom. the drivers side is far worse than the passenger side. All the bushings seem to be fine, and I can not find any play in the upper ball joints (although I am going to replace them anyway.)
If you have any ideas or thoughts please let me know.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by jonnyt1130
He said it's on the way. Trust me i put the skunk2 camber kit on and it made a night and day difference for my camber problems. Yes make sure you get an alignment to make sure the camber kit is properly in place. Also if your car is lowered that would make the wheels camber.
i must be missing something because he doesn't say anything about being on his way to get a alignment...!!!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:03 AM
  #9  
4g4dcruisin's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,009
Likes: 6
From: SoCal
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
i must be missing something because he doesn't say anything about being on his way to get a alignment...!!!
Sorry Eric but you're wrong here, the OP stated that he has a camber kit that is being shipped to him, and he will have the car aligned once the camber kit is on.

You asked if he got the alignment after he put the kit on, but he doesnt have the kit yet.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:31 PM
  #10  
BiG ChOr!Zo's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,673
Likes: 0
From: Evil Empire,CA
Default Re: Camber

my mistake

op make sure you get a alignment after installing the camber kit...!!!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:41 PM
  #11  
4g4dcruisin's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,009
Likes: 6
From: SoCal
Default Re: Camber

Eric, did you call me the other day? I thought i saw you called.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:50 PM
  #12  
BiG ChOr!Zo's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,673
Likes: 0
From: Evil Empire,CA
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by 4g4dcruisin
Eric, did you call me the other day? I thought i saw you called.
yes since i was gonna let you know about the white ed3 sedan trade for your eg out in san diego...i sent the link to your marketplace ad instead...!!!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:54 PM
  #13  
4g4dcruisin's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,009
Likes: 6
From: SoCal
Default Re: Camber

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
yes since i was gonna let you know about the white ed3 sedan trade for your eg out in san diego...i sent the link to your marketplace ad instead...!!!
Alright, my minutes are low for the next couple days. i havent been answering the phone recently.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
butter99
Suspension & Brakes
9
Feb 4, 2010 04:53 PM
TrueJimmy26
Suspension & Brakes
4
Jul 1, 2008 09:08 AM
RedlineRex
Acura Integra
2
Aug 3, 2006 04:37 AM
Jason C SBB
Tech / Misc
1
Sep 8, 2003 08:09 AM
teg21
Tech / Misc
1
Jul 9, 2002 09:46 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:58 PM.