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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 06:53 PM
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Today I purchased a set for Firestone Indy 500 tires and purchased the lifetime warranty. During the alignment the tech mentioned he could properly align the right rear wheel. He had asked if i hit anything recently. I mentioned i hit a pothole during the recent storms. Well not sure what needs to be replaced but i will be taking this to the dealership to determine it.

Has anyone had a similar issue?

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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Partout. No. Maybe LCA?
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 08:45 PM
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Most likely one of these?
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Old Sep 18, 2017 | 09:48 PM
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Now go get the left side to match! Set!
1.5° is a bit. Did you blow the tire or bend the rim?
Hopefully it's that ballpoint on the upper link.
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Did they loosen all the bolts and check for obvious damage? The biggest issue is, if you hit something that hard, it's likely all the components are affected, not just the camber determining ones.
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Now go get the left side to match! Set!
1.5° is a bit. Did you blow the tire or bend the rim?
Hopefully it's that ballpoint on the upper link.
Rim was fine and did not blow a tire. Taking it to the dealership on Thursday to determine whats wrong.
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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Did they loosen all the bolts and check for obvious damage? The biggest issue is, if you hit something that hard, it's likely all the components are affected, not just the camber determining ones.
No they did not and The only thing he mentioned was i may have bent the shock but he was unsure. It seems the tech did not want to touch it so i left with the car and will take it the dealership.
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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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You can bend the shock until it won't move and it will make zero difference in alignment numbers as long as you are at spec ride height. This isn't a strut car. Mucking Forons working the alignment rack...
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
You can bend the shock until it won't move and it will make zero difference in alignment numbers as long as you are at spec ride height. This isn't a strut car. Mucking Forons working the alignment rack...
He had me worried after he said that.

thank you again
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Well turned out to only be the alignment was off according the dealership. Car inspected and no issues found.
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Wasn’t aware there was a factory camber adjustment?
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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Wasn’t aware there was a factory camber adjustment?
Nothing but toe is adjustable from the factory. If you want to alter camber or caster, you'll need to buy parts and replace the OEM pieces.
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That’s what I thought. Somehow they “adjusted” out over a degree though haha.
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