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04-15-2007, 06:33 PM
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rear end suspension?
the insides of my rear tires always seem to wear faster than the outside, significantly. Is there something that I need to attend to with the rear suspension, or is this normal?
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04-15-2007, 07:09 PM
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That points to a suspension problem, I am guessing your car sits too low in the back. Do the tires look like this: / -- \ from the back (maybe not that extreme, but somewhat? They should look like this: | -- | nice and straight.
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04-15-2007, 07:39 PM
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it's very hard to tell, but I can detect a slight negative camber. what causes negative camber in the back?
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04-15-2007, 07:58 PM
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usually low ride height.
this could be from weak springs, too much weight in the trunk or wheels that stick out too far from the hub. tom w
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04-15-2007, 08:06 PM
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too much weight - there's nothing in my trunk except an ice scraper
wheels sticking out - riding on factory 14" bundts weak springs - from what I've read on this forum, springs are the absolute last thing to look at when it comes to suspension problems can tired rear shocks cause a low ride height and negative camber?
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cbjukraine '84 300D
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04-15-2007, 08:15 PM
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Check the condition of components. Check trailing arms for deformity or damage. Like I've said before, mine rusted out from the inside out due to water & debris laying in the spring area. Nowhere for it to drain & the bottoms of both arms cracked. That could give severe camber & toe problems. Paul.
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04-15-2007, 08:59 PM
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On my SD it sat too low from a combination of tired springs and shocks, you'd be surprised how much difference it made when I put in new springs/shocks/spring pads. It sits about 3" higher in the back now.
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04-15-2007, 09:54 PM
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Have you had the alignment checked, they will normally measure the back too? According to last alignment, the rear camber should be very close to 0 degrees. I recently replaced my tires and the rears were worn perfectly evenly (actually a little more worn in the center because I run the pressure a little high).
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