1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

Allignment Issues

Old Apr 26, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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I had an allignment done today... it's not perfect because apparently i have a loose wheel bearing... i went to o'rielly do i need an inner or outer or both?....
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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I had the same problem 2 weeks ago on my 83.I plan on new bearings for both sides.They're cheap enough.
Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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you need both, get the seal too
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Thanks... got it all replaced... now just to find out why the car pulls to the right... is there a way to change the caster?... i'm off a degree from side to side...
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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[quote name=''79rx7' date='Apr 28 2005, 05:26 PM']Thanks... got it all replaced... now just to find out why the car pulls to the right... is there a way to change the caster?... i'm off a degree from side to side...

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How much did you pay to have it all replaced?



According to the book it will allow a little movement at the top nuts.
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Post up your alignment settings. I can help with this.



Also, is the wheel fighting you when you are trying to go straight, or just sitting crooked when you go straight?
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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here is the allignment info, i replaced the bearing myself they were around $15 and there are 4 of them... i replaced all the suspension stuff as well... my question is can i change the caster with the tension rods?... and i set the camber all the way out on both sides but it's further on one side so i need to pull that one in...



the car pulls to the right meaning to go straight i have to hold the wheel off to the left slightly... if i let go the car will switch lanes all on it's own



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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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15 bucks for wheel bearings? Man, I'm steamed. MazdaTrix charges almost 100 dollars for both, with races..
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Mine came with new races too... they are even made in japan.. problem is i couldn't get the old races out but they were in really good shape and didn't have any measurable wear...
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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[quote name=''79rx7' date='Apr 29 2005, 03:13 PM']here is the allignment info, i replaced the bearing myself they were around $15 and there are 4 of them... i replaced all the suspension stuff as well... my question is can i change the caster with the tension rods?... and i set the camber all the way out on both sides but it's further on one side so i need to pull that one in...



the car pulls to the right meaning to go straight i have to hold the wheel off to the left slightly... if i let go the car will switch lanes all on it's own



Thanks

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you can set caster with the tension rods, although you're not really supposed to.



you might want to look for like a bent srut or something, the camber is off too.



also the strut top is not centered, you can turn it and it will change the alignment

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