1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Front Suspension

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:38 AM
  #1  
Bleeblobz's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Front Suspension

I think I finally have the engine and tranny in a good place that I can start focusing on other issues. One of the biggest issues I am having is with the front drivers side tire, it's rubbing against the fender (inside). The passenger side is centered in the opening but the drivers is obviously back to far. What would cause this? I really don't think it has been in any sort of accident, the frame and all the members look to be straight. The doors open and close without pinching the fender. I did add a new fender to the drivers side, I believe it was from a 81, mine is a 84. Any ideas?
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:00 AM
  #2  
jgrewe's Avatar
GET OFF MY LAWN
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,837
Likes: 2
From: Fla.
Check your tension rods and make sure they are close to the same length. They hold the wheel fore and aft and are used to adjust castor.

They point toward the sides of the radiator from the control arm. Once you get under there you'll see them. Make sure they have rubber bushings and large washers on either side of the bracket that attaches to the chassis.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2014 | 01:58 PM
  #3  
DivinDriver's Avatar
1st-Class Engine Janitor
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,376
Likes: 28
From: Chino Hills, CA
Also check the pivot bushing on the inside end of the lower control arm. Those press-in rubber bushings can slide in their bores when they wear out, & shift the fore-aft position of the wheel.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 03:28 PM
  #4  
Arcolithe's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
From: South Beach
can we get a picture of where your control arms and sway bushing endlinks kinda sit?
There is a chance your sway bar somehow slid out of place, or your bushings are out so your car gets tilted.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 04:02 PM
  #5  
t_g_farrell's Avatar
Waffles - hmmm good
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 9,250
Likes: 464
From: Lake Wylie, N.C.
Originally Posted by Arcolithe
can we get a picture of where your control arms and sway bushing endlinks kinda sit?
There is a chance your sway bar somehow slid out of place, or your bushings are out so your car gets tilted.
Sway bars won't affect fore and aft placement of t he wheels. I suspect that one
of the front tension rods is bent or out of place as DD suggested.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:32 AM
  #6  
Bleeblobz's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Sorry guys, I appreciate all the help but it has been a busy week of work and 8 haven't had the time to really dig into this. I hope to get it sorted this weekend, just in time for the snow.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BNR34RB26DETT
Build Threads
42
Feb 28, 2018 11:27 AM
Snoopy FD
Build Threads
25
Dec 8, 2015 01:45 PM
GrossPolluter
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
12
Aug 15, 2015 10:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:44 PM.