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1G AWD Driver's rear Prokit spring slanted?

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el aguila

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Nov 28, 2002
Lima & Yorkville, Ohio
Ok, I just recently noticed that the driver's side rear suspension spring is "tilted" (Eibach Prokit). When looking at the spring it looks as if the spring is actually "tilted" towards the rear of the car. Took everything apart today and reassembled it exactly how the manual says. I thought maybe the upper spring bushing had been misaligned or something but it wasn't. Lowered the car back down and the spring was still the same way. Is it supposed to be like that? The passenger rear is straight up and down. I'll post some pictures tomorrow. It also seems my tire is wearing uneven on that side too. Something possibly bent?
 
Here's some pics. the camber is definitely noticeable. I don't know if this is causing the camber problem or if the stupid alignment tech didn't fix it when he aligned it. I asked for the spec sheet but he said "it's too late, the car is off the lift".

Driver side rear, the one causing the problem
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Rear of the car. Note the nasty negative camber
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Passenger side
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I'm wondering if I can TRY and use the eccentric bolts on the driver's rear control arm to get the camber back in spec without getting an alignment by just "eyeing it". Anyone think that'll be a problem? If that doesn't fix it, I might take it to a frame shop or back to the alignment place.
 
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