Update on sudden inner tire wear. RF Camber and toe are out of spec. Printout inside
11-29-2007, 07:57 AM
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Update on sudden inner tire wear. RF Camber and toe are out of spec. Printout inside
It turns out the camber and toe were both out of spec on only the right front side. Since the camber is not adjustable, I suspect a control arm may be slightly bent (I'll have to ask my wife if she bumped a curb as I know I didn't). If replacing them doesn't fix it, you can slightly adjust the engine cradle.
Here's the results:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/69962/alignment.jpg">
My mechanic recommended replacing the front control arms as a set of 8 a they come in a complete kit. The estimate is $1500. Is it OK to do just the right side to save some $$? I have some pretty heavy expenses this month and that's not in the budget. Thanks. Comments?
Here's the results:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/69962/alignment.jpg">
My mechanic recommended replacing the front control arms as a set of 8 a they come in a complete kit. The estimate is $1500. Is it OK to do just the right side to save some $$? I have some pretty heavy expenses this month and that's not in the budget. Thanks. Comments?
11-29-2007, 08:25 AM
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Ever had any front end work done? Looks like mine did when the control arm was in the wrong hole
Look where the lower control arm mounts to the subframe. It should be on the outer of the two holes on both sides.
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11-29-2007, 08:37 AM
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It's your suspension, new control arms probably won't fix it...
I did new shocks, springs, control arms and sway bars all at once and my car refuses to go into spec, apparently due to the lowered suspension.