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s13q · 08-30-2014, 04:28 AM

Urgh, got an annoying problem.

One wheel looks like its got a spacer on it, sticks out further out.

I changed the LCAs and no difference. I checked the steering arms, coils, caster and all is fine.

Some alignment guy told me he needs to "adjust the crossmember" and knock it a bit to the other side to even things out.

Any ideas?

Moore · 08-30-2014, 08:12 AM

The cross member just line's up to studs. There's clearance but not enough to make a noticeable look like one side would have a spacer on. Car ever been in an accident?

Bleakley · 08-30-2014, 08:30 AM

Front or Rear? Pictures?
Offset/size of rims different?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-30-2014, 10:09 AM

S13s are notorious for that. Could have been wrecked before and frame is tweaked.

driftminds13 · 08-30-2014, 10:14 AM

Also, if your chassis harness (under driver fender) has been relocated up more to accommodate big wheels/tires and lowness your fender will bulge out more than the pass side making it look like one wheel is sunken in more.

Could also be a tweak in the front end like ^he said.

Signition · 08-30-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by driftminds13

Also, if your chassis harness (under driver fender) has been relocated up more to accommodate big wheels/tires and lowness your fender will bulge out more than the pass side making it look like one wheel is sunken in more.

Could also be a tweak in the front end like ^he said.

Exactly what happened to my fenders when i tucked the harness up.

s13q · 08-31-2014, 06:59 AM

Hey guys.

I did have a minor accident and I think you guys are right!

The front of the guard was hit so I think its been kinked in making the wheel more sunken in.

Its weird I never noticed until you guys mentioned it. I have a spare guard at home that needs painting but man those fenders are sooo flimsy lol.

Thanks for your input lads!

gazingelec · 08-31-2014, 09:48 AM

good info,S13s are notorious for that. Could have been wrecked before and frame is tweaked.thanks

08-30-2014, 04:28 AM	#1
s13q Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can S13 crossmembers shift side to side? One of my wheels are sticking out Urgh, got an annoying problem. One wheel looks like its got a spacer on it, sticks out further out. I changed the LCAs and no difference. I checked the steering arms, coils, caster and all is fine. Some alignment guy told me he needs to "adjust the crossmember" and knock it a bit to the other side to even things out. Any ideas?

08-30-2014, 10:09 AM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	S13s are notorious for that. Could have been wrecked before and frame is tweaked. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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08-30-2014, 08:12 AM	#2
Moore Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: toronto Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The cross member just line's up to studs. There's clearance but not enough to make a noticeable look like one side would have a spacer on. Car ever been in an accident?

08-30-2014, 08:30 AM	#3
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Front or Rear? Pictures? Offset/size of rims different?

08-30-2014, 10:14 AM	#5
driftminds13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pompano Beach Fl Age: 33 Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Also, if your chassis harness (under driver fender) has been relocated up more to accommodate big wheels/tires and lowness your fender will bulge out more than the pass side making it look like one wheel is sunken in more. Could also be a tweak in the front end like ^he said.

08-31-2014, 06:59 AM	#7
s13q Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys. I did have a minor accident and I think you guys are right! The front of the guard was hit so I think its been kinked in making the wheel more sunken in. Its weird I never noticed until you guys mentioned it. I have a spare guard at home that needs painting but man those fenders are sooo flimsy lol. Thanks for your input lads!

08-31-2014, 09:48 AM	#8
gazingelec Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good info,S13s are notorious for that. Could have been wrecked before and frame is tweaked.thanks