Problems Holding Rear Alignment

[mike9146]

Well, it looks like my rear suspension has decided to move out of spec again, for the third time after having it aligned. I'm starting to wonder if the position that the eccentric bolts are in are causing this problem, since I went to -2 1/2 deg. camber. I never had this problem at -2 degrees. Has anyone had this problem, and how much rear camber were you running? FWIW, I'm running 16x8 RX7 wheels with 50 mm offset and 225/50's.

Mike C.

 

[pneumo]

Are the bolts moving? Check them by painting a line on the bolt and the frame. Also check the flange where they mount to see if the bolts and eccentrics have left any indentations that might make it want to settle into that spot again.

 

[mike9146]

Great idea! I will try that.

Mike C.

 

[ECLIPSE4x4]

First, this should be moved to the suspension forum,

Second give us a little more info. i.e. is the car lowered? If so on what. What shocks are you running?

 

[mike9146]

As it turns out, the alignment rack that the shop used was out of adjustment. I could feel that the rear wheels were toed in, and assumed that since I had just had an alignment done, something had moved. One he re-aligned the car with the rack now "fixed," all is good.

Mike C.