So I know Caster is hardly adjustable on the J, but how would i fix it? I have a 205/65/15 tire, but when you look at the side of the car, the wheel seems to be farther back than other Js ive seen. Would this be a C-arm issue or the entire subframe whacked out? Both sides are very close to the fender towards the doors, and there is a ridiculus amount of room towards the bumber. any thoughts?
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I would suggest having your alignment checked. I looked at your cardomain site and see that you had a wreck involving the front end. It could be related to that.
2.2 97 Cavalier......the "Crapalier"
sounds like suspension damage to me. caster isn't hardly adjustable, its not adjustable on the J-body.
either your struts are bent, or there's other damage to the a-arms, or subframe.
is it riding rough?
Ya its been slightly out since the accident, but it seems its progressed. I just had new Tokicos installed so i would either hope its just alignment or Control arms... really hope its not the subframe. I had a few alignments since then.
Ride seems smooth, I have loud pops coming from the firewall since the accident too on really hard bumps or going into reverse really hard. (When there is alot of weight transfer to the front.) Its not the strut mounts, this pop is extremely deadly sounding lol
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I would check your subframe first. If that checks out, take it to an alignment shop and have them measure for SAI (Steering Axis Inclination) and IA (Included Angle). By having these two measurements it makes it alot easier to locate what is possibly bent. Ie... struts, knuckle, a-arm or a combination of the three.
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I have loud pops coming from the firewall since the accident too on really hard bumps or going into reverse really hard. (When there is alot of weight transfer to the front.)
the subframe bolts can be sheared or loose, check those out and make sure your subframe is ok...
check your engine and transmission mounts too, they could have been broken from the impact of the accident.
get your subframe checked......seriously.
have it put on a frame machine at a capable body shop, they will tell you if its out, and then you can have your insurance cover the repair as it should have been caught when you had the accident repair done.
