Problem: Left wheel is more tucked in than the right (picture)
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I had an alignment done recently and have a similar problem... one side is quite noticeably tucked in compared to the other. The guy who did my alignment said there was nothing he could do to actually get the one side in spec- so he had to adjust something (not the technical term, I don't think) so that the car was in spec- but would appear on close inspection to be driving at an angle. He said he'd need to take a look at the sub-frame at another time and see if perhaps there was something off there. He had originally asked me if the car had been hit- I bought it used and it's a possibility (though nothing showed up on the carfax- could have been under the table job or something).
Meanwhile, the guy at the tire shop I was at to get my shoes on said it wasn't uncommon... I'm taking it by this thread perhaps it's less common than one would think!
Meanwhile, the guy at the tire shop I was at to get my shoes on said it wasn't uncommon... I'm taking it by this thread perhaps it's less common than one would think!
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i had the same problem with my car and could not figure it out. my left rear was noticeably lower than the right. i had a body shop look at it and was the front lower control arm that was actually bent but it was very hard to see with the naked eye. even with the part out laying next to the new one it was pretty hard to see. once that part was replaced it sat normal again. hopefully it is something that simple and it fixes your problem.
#39
Originally, I thought it was just the angle but it seems your bumper and well flares are not symmetrical. In both "problem" pictures, there seems to be some serious symmetry and twisting issues.
Also, the picture you provided of when the tires were aligned does not seem to have the bumper problem.
I attached the pictures with a few drawn lines to show you what I mean with the unevenness and flares.
Edit: Also, I believe if you really wanted to prove this you could find the center-line between the taillights and attach something flush to the front face of each wheel that sticks back far enough to measure to from some center-point on the rear of the car and you will find the distances are in fact equal and the wheels are aligned.
Also, the picture you provided of when the tires were aligned does not seem to have the bumper problem.
I attached the pictures with a few drawn lines to show you what I mean with the unevenness and flares.
Edit: Also, I believe if you really wanted to prove this you could find the center-line between the taillights and attach something flush to the front face of each wheel that sticks back far enough to measure to from some center-point on the rear of the car and you will find the distances are in fact equal and the wheels are aligned.
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#41
Originally, I thought it was just the angle but it seems your bumper and well flares are not symmetrical. In both "problem" pictures, there seems to be some serious symmetry and twisting issues.
Also, the picture you provided of when the tires were aligned does not seem to have the bumper problem.
I attached the pictures with a few drawn lines to show you what I mean with the unevenness and flares.
Edit: Also, I believe if you really wanted to prove this you could find the center-line between the taillights and attach something flush to the front face of each wheel that sticks back far enough to measure to from some center-point on the rear of the car and you will find the distances are in fact equal and the wheels are aligned.
Also, the picture you provided of when the tires were aligned does not seem to have the bumper problem.
I attached the pictures with a few drawn lines to show you what I mean with the unevenness and flares.
Edit: Also, I believe if you really wanted to prove this you could find the center-line between the taillights and attach something flush to the front face of each wheel that sticks back far enough to measure to from some center-point on the rear of the car and you will find the distances are in fact equal and the wheels are aligned.
i appreciate the time you took to analyze my problem btw. thank you!
#42
I'm probably not the person to ask about that tbh. Maybe someone else here or in the exterior section could give you better advice.
Also, you might want to try to find the underlying problem causing this, in case it has the potential to happen again.
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