Suspension & Brakes Theory, alignment, spring rates....

Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 17, 2018 | 03:04 AM
  #1  
vinceljy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

I am owning a Honda City 2010 model (GM2). My front caster angle differs as below;

left: 3.13 degree
right: 2.55 degree

No accident on this car and I have just changed the lower arm (right), absorbers (both sides), tie rod end (both).

Please advise other possibilities why the caster is different on left and right?
Reply
Old May 17, 2018 | 03:08 PM
  #2  
Tyson's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 18,961
Likes: 76
From: I am Tyson
Default Re: Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

which side is the correct caster?

why did you change the right lower arm?
Reply
Old May 21, 2018 | 09:07 PM
  #3  
vinceljy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Re: Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

Left side is the correct caster based on comparison with other owners. The previous caster angle on the right was 2.39 before changing the right arm, we suspect on the faulty lower arm which may cause the caster to runs off hence, we change it.

After changing it, it did improve a bit (from 2.39 to 2.55). But still, differs from the left.
Reply
Old May 23, 2018 | 11:53 AM
  #4  
Tyson's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 18,961
Likes: 76
From: I am Tyson
Default Re: Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

subframe bent or shifted?
Reply
Old May 24, 2018 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
vinceljy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Re: Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

I assume when you say subframe bend or shifted, the subframe itself is still in a straight line position. In this case, left caster should be runs off as well. But left caster is ok. Or, are you trying to say the subframe bend in the sense that it is a slight "v" position? Would there other parts which affect the caster other than subframe and arm?
Reply
Old May 24, 2018 | 05:24 PM
  #6  
Tyson's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 18,961
Likes: 76
From: I am Tyson
Default Re: Front Caster Angle Different Left and Right

caster is the angle from the top of the strut to the bottom ball joint. theres not many parts involved here.

you say theres been no accidents, but you only need to hit a hard bump while traveling fast to bend metal.

all the parts involved are the strut, the knuckle, the lower control arm. apart from this, its the top of the fender and the bottom subframe.

no one on the internet is going to answer correctly what is wrong with YOUR car. i cannot see your car. its a guess. why would you think anything more when you ask a question like this?

but really, car frames bend over use. its not a big deal your caster is off.

does it drive weird? you can align the car with a bias to make it drive straight.

otherwise, it shouldnt matter.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
spotrep
Suspension & Brakes
1
Jul 8, 2013 04:28 PM
Nicefeet
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
6
Sep 24, 2011 04:31 PM
crxaddikt
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
3
Mar 15, 2006 08:13 PM
Drew96EJ
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
Dec 30, 2003 07:46 PM
slooogsr
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
28
Jul 21, 2003 03:30 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:16 AM.