When I went to get my alignment, I was told that my very minor deviation in caster was not adjustable. I have new tires, and it has a very very slight right pull.

I was also told that it won't cause uneven wear, but that slight pull bugs the HECK out of me. I wish they would not have told me....oh well.

Anyway, is the shop correct about caster and tire wear?

Thanks!

 

Nope, the only thing adjustable is the toe, unless you get a camber kit. Your caster is likely off due to a bent suspension component.

 

Caster is adjustable on your Accord. You have to remove the radius rod to add or remove the needed adjusting washers. There will usually be an extra charge to do this.

The shop is correct about the the tire wear.

The first thing I do when I get a complaint of drifting or pulling is to cross the front tires. (As long as they aren't directional.) That takes care of it nine times out of ten.

 

This may seem like a dumb question, but what and where is the radius rod? If someone has a pic with an arrow pointing to it, it would be MOST appreciated!

Here is a site with a front susp - I don't know if it is the same as my accord, however there may be a radius rod in there somewhere

If someone could point it out, that would be great!

http://www.geocities.com/mikelee000/susp11.htm


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