rear passenger wheel sits too far back.. - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

zbarsuglia · 01-20-2014, 02:49 AM

I have looked all over Google and have yet to find an answer..

So my problem is, is that, my wheel sits about an Inch further back than where it should/used to.
I have been told that it could be bad subframe bushings.. So I Bought solid spl bushings.(have yet to install)
And I have been told it could be a bad hub.. So I bought a hub today. Waiting for it to get here..

If anyone has dealt with this or might know why I would appreciate the input.. Shit is killing me.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-20-2014, 03:12 AM

Do you have aftermarket arms? Traction arm is the first thing that pops in my head that could cause your caster to shift. That or something like the A-arm is bent or the whole subframe is bent so the A-arm is shifted.

zbarsuglia · 01-20-2014, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Do you have aftermarket arms? Traction arm is the first thing that pops in my head that could cause your caster to shift. That or something like the A-arm is bent or the whole subframe is bent so the A-arm is shifted.

That was my first thought as well.. But was quickly shot down by friends.. I have cusco ruca and toe rods. Stock tractions though.

This recently became a problem. I have had the car for about 2 years now and a few months back It caught my eye.. Looked at a few pictures a few weeks prior to finding it and it was normal. I guess I should have bought some traction rods to debunk it.

Thanks for the quick reply!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-20-2014, 03:56 AM

Did you double check your alignment first? I'd start with that to see where your caster is at. I know once you get close to tire tucking the rear tires, the stock traction rod starts being an issue.

***Future240*** · 01-20-2014, 11:57 AM

Photos of said wheel and your suspension would be helpful.

zbarsuglia · 01-20-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Future240

Photos of said wheel and your suspension would be helpful.

Pics at up. I have fortune auto sdl coils, cusco ruca and cusco toe rods. Stock traction rods

*brndck* · 01-20-2014, 02:05 PM

Uhhhhhhh have you smashed into anything recently? My bet is something is bent. Put the car up in the air and do a thorough inspection of all arms.

zbarsuglia · 01-20-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brndck

Uhhhhhhh have you smashed into anything recently? My bet is something is bent. Put the car up in the air and do a thorough inspection of all arms.

No. Haven't hit or smashed into anything.
I might just replace the call joints in an extra pair of rlca and see if that fixes anything.

Problem side (excuse the filth)

Side without a problem

sleepyS14se · 01-20-2014, 03:52 PM

wow i see it man its like 1" back maybe even 1.5"

not cool....

mattyb · 01-20-2014, 11:24 PM

It looks exactly the same to me

I see it now dude.

Only thing could bent arm. Traction rod as previously stated or maybe knackered subframe bushes or arm bushes

sleepyS14se · 01-21-2014, 10:02 AM

bent knuckle maybe?

ixfxi · 01-21-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyS14se

bent knuckle maybe?

maybe the hubs were installed backwards

that happened to me one time

zbarsuglia · 01-22-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyS14se

bent knuckle maybe?

Never thought of that but I will check asap

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Originally Posted by mattyb

Yeah possibly both of my rear knuckles were cracked at the bottom. So definitely check them too

I'll check. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Purestock240

did you try maybe.. looking at your suspension and seeing whats bent, broke, worn or shifted?

Oh. So what you are telling me is that, I'm supposed to jack my car up and actually look at my suspension. Are you sure that looking at it will help me...............

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

maybe the hubs were installed backwards

that happened to me one time

Definitely not backwards.

mattyb · 01-21-2014, 10:21 AM

Yeah possibly both of my rear knuckles were cracked at the bottom. So definitely check them too

Purestock240 · 01-21-2014, 10:33 AM

did you try maybe.. looking at your suspension and seeing whats bent, broke, worn or shifted?

mattyb · 01-21-2014, 11:23 AM

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit

*brndck* · 01-21-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyb

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit

But highly necessary considering the vast number of lesser beings on this forum.

sleepyS14se · 01-21-2014, 11:32 AM

it really is...

JoshBennett200sx · 08-20-2018, 08:01 AM

Hi, did you ever fix this problem with the wheel sitting further back?
I have the same problem

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*afishysilvia* · 08-20-2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshBennett200sx

Hi, did you ever fix this problem with the wheel sitting further back?
I have the same problem

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Shoot a PM, he was active months ago but atleast this year. This is a 4yr old thread man...

JoshBennett200sx · 08-20-2018, 09:42 AM

Will do, it was worth a shot if someone got back to me

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Originally Posted by afishysilvia

Shoot a PM, he was active months ago but atleast this year. This is a 4yr old thread man...

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01-20-2014, 02:49 AM	#1
zbarsuglia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sacramento Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	rear passenger wheel sits too far back.. I have looked all over Google and have yet to find an answer.. So my problem is, is that, my wheel sits about an Inch further back than where it should/used to. I have been told that it could be bad subframe bushings.. So I Bought solid spl bushings.(have yet to install) And I have been told it could be a bad hub.. So I bought a hub today. Waiting for it to get here.. If anyone has dealt with this or might know why I would appreciate the input.. Shit is killing me.

01-20-2014, 03:12 AM	#2
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	Do you have aftermarket arms? Traction arm is the first thing that pops in my head that could cause your caster to shift. That or something like the A-arm is bent or the whole subframe is bent so the A-arm is shifted. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-20-2014, 03:56 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	Did you double check your alignment first? I'd start with that to see where your caster is at. I know once you get close to tire tucking the rear tires, the stock traction rod starts being an issue. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-20-2014, 03:52 PM	#9
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wow i see it man its like 1" back maybe even 1.5" not cool.... __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

01-20-2014, 11:24 PM	#10
mattyb Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: gateshead, england Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rear passenger wheel sits too far back.. It looks exactly the same to me I see it now dude. Only thing could bent arm. Traction rod as previously stated or maybe knackered subframe bushes or arm bushes

01-21-2014, 10:02 AM	#11
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	bent knuckle maybe? __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

01-21-2014, 10:21 AM	#14
mattyb Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: gateshead, england Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah possibly both of my rear knuckles were cracked at the bottom. So definitely check them too

01-21-2014, 10:33 AM	#15
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	did you try maybe.. looking at your suspension and seeing whats bent, broke, worn or shifted?

01-21-2014, 11:23 AM	#16
mattyb Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: gateshead, england Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit

01-21-2014, 11:32 AM	#18
sleepyS14se Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it really is... __________________ 95 S14 se RB25DET 348whp

08-20-2018, 08:01 AM	#19
JoshBennett200sx Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Derby Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi, did you ever fix this problem with the wheel sitting further back? I have the same problem Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk

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