Whats wrong with my back wheel? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Jdm_Silvia · 07-10-2002, 06:14 PM

I just picked up an 89 240sx for $1200, and i noticed that the back right wheel is at an angle? I have not had the chance to take the wheel off and look yet. What do you think is the problem? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'>

240sxtreme · 07-10-2002, 06:26 PM

angling which way?  is it a vertical or horzontal?  like is it toe-in?  or camber?

and only the right side?

Jdm_Silvia · 07-10-2002, 06:38 PM

If your looking at it from the back the top of the wheel is angled out and the bottom is in. And its just the right wheel.

dr2if4ta0sx · 07-10-2002, 07:28 PM

Sounds like the original owner had a little encounter with the curb...  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> and i dont think its camber... unless im mistaken  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

Jdm_Silvia · 07-10-2002, 07:32 PM

if it is camber how do you adjust it?

David16 · 07-11-2002, 06:35 PM

Im gonna have to go with drifta, My tire is sittin exactly the same way. This is because I came around a turn too fast on my bald tires and my car slid into the curb. Check the lower control arm that is what i am replacing sunday hopefully it will work.

kerv · 07-12-2002, 07:30 AM

When I bought my car I had a similar problem.  My back right rim had this huge dent in it, as if someone nailed the curb really hard.  I took it to check it out and it turns out that I needed to replace the control arm and back subframe!!!  Luckily i found a used subframe for $400 and the control arm for $60 and had the dealership install it.  Came to about $700 canadian.  Was expensive, but it was worth it.  Everything just feels more smooth now and handling is better.

Just hope you don't have to replace the subframe...

Good luck

- kerv
http://www.kerv.net/240sx.php

07-10-2002, 06:14 PM	#1
Jdm_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0)	I just picked up an 89 240sx for $1200, and i noticed that the back right wheel is at an angle? I have not had the chance to take the wheel off and look yet. What do you think is the problem? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> __________________ What are you Talking About Man???????

07-10-2002, 06:38 PM	#3
Jdm_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0)	If your looking at it from the back the top of the wheel is angled out and the bottom is in. And its just the right wheel. __________________ What are you Talking About Man???????

07-10-2002, 07:32 PM	#5
Jdm_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0)	if it is camber how do you adjust it? __________________ What are you Talking About Man???????

07-11-2002, 06:35 PM	#6
David16 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0)	Im gonna have to go with drifta, My tire is sittin exactly the same way. This is because I came around a turn too fast on my bald tires and my car slid into the curb. Check the lower control arm that is what i am replacing sunday hopefully it will work. __________________ <img src=http://www.steamymirror.com/dsc240sx/daves/8.jpg>

07-12-2002, 07:30 AM	#7
kerv Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0)	When I bought my car I had a similar problem.  My back right rim had this huge dent in it, as if someone nailed the curb really hard.  I took it to check it out and it turns out that I needed to replace the control arm and back subframe!!!  Luckily i found a used subframe for $400 and the control arm for $60 and had the dealership install it.  Came to about $700 canadian.  Was expensive, but it was worth it.  Everything just feels more smooth now and handling is better. Just hope you don't have to replace the subframe... Good luck - kerv http://www.kerv.net/240sx.php __________________ Kerv 89 Nissan 240sx FB Alberta Canada

07-10-2002, 06:26 PM	#2
240sxtreme Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, OR Age: 32 Posts: 386 Trader Rating: (0)	angling which way?  is it a vertical or horzontal?  like is it toe-in?  or camber? and only the right side?

07-10-2002, 07:28 PM	#4
dr2if4ta0sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like the original owner had a little encounter with the curb...  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> and i dont think its camber... unless im mistaken  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

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