big bear Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ive recenently purchased my first lexus,yes it is a bit old but i got it for a good price(free) my question is the drivers side front wheel is inwards on the top side of the tire.does anyone now if theres an adjustment i can do to bring it out or self align it?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92ucf10 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ive recenently purchased my first lexus,yes it is a bit old but i got it for a good price(free) my question is the drivers side front wheel is inwards on the top side of the tire.does anyone now if theres an adjustment i can do to bring it out or self align it?thanks The term for what you're describing is negative camber. Why your Lexus has negative camber on one wheel is beyond me. I'd take it to a decent mechanic and ask for them to align it. It shouldn't run you more than $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanging In There Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 ive recenently purchased my first lexus,yes it is a bit old but i got it for a good price(free) my question is the drivers side front wheel is inwards on the top side of the tire.does anyone now if theres an adjustment i can do to bring it out or self align it?thanks Your vehicle will need a four wheel alignment which will cost $100 or more at any quality alignment shop. In addition, However, something in the front suspension may be bent or a ball joint or some other component worn out and repairs will be needed to correct the problem. Have the vehicle inspected by a trusted alignment shop and see what really needs to be done. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex460 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Might have a bad lower ball joint, probably allot more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 The lower control arm has a very large cam bolt to adjust the front camber, it could have been adjusted or replaced and not reset. But as said, any competent alignment shop can handle it, your car isn't anything difficult or obscure to align. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bear Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 The lower control arm has a very large cam bolt to adjust the front camber, it could have been adjusted or replaced and not reset. But as said, any competent alignment shop can handle it, your car isn't anything difficult or obscure to align. thanks for the replies.im going to the alignment shop today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bear Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 The lower control arm has a very large cam bolt to adjust the front camber, it could have been adjusted or replaced and not reset. But as said, any competent alignment shop can handle it, your car isn't anything difficult or obscure to align. thanks for the replies.im going to the alignment shop today well came from the alignment shop and was told the spindle arm was bent how hard are those to bend?just curious.the person i got the car from told me it was wrecked before but could not find any show of damage.he said he hit a curb in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanging In There Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 The lower control arm has a very large cam bolt to adjust the front camber, it could have been adjusted or replaced and not reset. But as said, any competent alignment shop can handle it, your car isn't anything difficult or obscure to align. thanks for the replies.im going to the alignment shop today well came from the alignment shop and was told the spindle arm was bent how hard are those to bend?just curious.the person i got the car from told me it was wrecked before but could not find any show of damage.he said he hit a curb in it. They're not easy to bend, it likely took a pretty good hit to bend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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