[DML] Re: front camber/suspension anomaly

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

Have you checked the upper suspension bushings? Collapsed bushings 
could account for that much negative camber - but, I would expect 
the problem to be somewhat obvious. -1.7 degrees is a lot (over 3/4 
in.) Something out at the bottom end could be at fault too allowing 
the bottom of the wheel to shift out. Is the lower control arm 
tearing apart at the ball joint (this seems to be happening more and 
more)?

Harold McElraft - 3354


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Owen Emry <owen@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hi, folks.  I'd appreciate any thoughtful comments on what my 
alignment guy just found, the process of installing the Eibach 
spring kit:
> 
> The front left camber is -1.7 degrees, while the right is -0.3.  
My shop manual specifies front camber at between 0 and -0.5, and 
says it's non-adjustable, so if that's correct, something is strange 
with the left side.  Additionally, the left front sits 0.5" higher 
than the right, so we're not sure what's going on.
> 
> I've not had any incidents that could have bent anything, and the 
PO is someone I trust, and by all accounts he took excellent care of 
the car.  Regardless of what caused it, I'm not sure what to do 
about it.  My local mechanic is definitely an expert (and a 
perfectionist), but not experienced with DeLoreans, so I thought I'd 
solicit advice.
> 
> Thanks a ton for any and all help!
> 
> Regards,
> Owen
> VIN 10470








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