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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Default 93 del sol camber issue

I was installing splash guards on my 93 del sol Si. and noticed both front tires are very worn on the inside edges.

I rebuilt the front suspension, upper, lower control arms, shocks, tie rods, inner and outer) and wheel bearings all with Honda OEM parts. Shouldn't matter but CV shafts as well.

after rebuilding, I took it to the tire shop and had them put four new tires and align the car. Tires are Hankook Optimos.

This was 2k miles ago.

This shop has done work for me for 15 years and never an issue.

Could fatigued front coils have caused this? I didn't change those.

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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

This is more than likely a toe issue. Not a camber issue.

Have them check the alignment again as the car sits. Take some pictures of the tires.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

I don't think camber is adjustable, so slightly compressed spring can but more lucky like he said wheel toe alignment. Does the car pull left or right when driving? Or does it act/feel weird when running?
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

most likely from changing the tie rods. Its difficult to get them to the same length as when they came off. Did you drive for long before the alignment? I have seen shops neglect to align things bc they assume they're non adjustable even when you have $500 in alignment components
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

Originally Posted by belairbrian
This was 2k miles ago.
Wearing that quick, it's likely toe. I would get it re-aligned.


Originally Posted by belairbrian
Could fatigued front coils have caused this? I didn't change those.
Not so much. May cause cupping.



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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

Get an alignment.
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Default Re: 93 del sol camber issue

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most likely from changing the tie rods. Its difficult to get them to the same length as when they came off. Did you drive for long before the alignment? I have seen shops neglect to align things bc they assume they're non adjustable even when you have $500 in alignment components
All the parts were changed with the old tires on the car. it was then driven about 5 miles to the shop. 4 new tires were installed and the alignment done.

I got it back to the shop and they are saying the lower control arm bushings are bad allowing the control arms to move in and out. Hope to get it up on the jackstands this weekend and look at them.
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