[DML] Re: Front wheel caster/camber

["stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxxxxx>]

You know what-This car was transported all the way from NC to NY and I
remember these were used (as the tow loops on the frame were broken
off in the front) to hold the car to the flat bed. I am positive the
front end work was done correctly. My mission is to check out the sway
bar, ball joints and see how much the lower arms move tomorrow.
Suspension hasn't been lowered. So also- bad shocks too would cause
tire wear as well? -Dani B. #5003

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Without getting into what castor and camber is, it doesn't matter. It
> cannot be adjusted on a Delorean. It CAN be checked and if it is not
> right something is bent, broken, missing. Was your car lowered? If it
> was that will affect these things. Get the car to an alignment shop
> and have them first inspect the front suspension for anything bent or
> a bad ball joint or bushing. It is not uncommon for the lower control
> arms to get bent from a tow truck operator who pulls on them or uses
> them to hold down a car. If you front end frame (AKA the crumple zone)
> was installed wrong that can cause bad tire wear. In the Workshop
> Manual there is a diagrham with measurements so you can check the frame.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I'm sure this has been hit around the list in the past-But my front
> > wheels are chambered out so much that my tires are already killed not
> > even 10K of life-the outside tread is bald now. What to check out? My
> > front end frame including shock towers is BRAND NEW! can my ball
> > joints or shocks/springs have any influence on this? Also it seems any
> > time I make a turn from a dead stop with the steering all the way to
> > lock (either right or left-doesnt matter which), I feel a sort of
> > quick jump or pop come from the front end. I don't believe it is
> > happening from the sway bar. The books I have don't seem to touch on
> > this very well. What kind of things should I be checking out? Thanks
> > guys! Dani B. #5003








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