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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Default Lowered with TRD springs... Wheels angled strangely.

So a couple of months ago, my friends and I lowered my tC with TRDs. It was fine then and it still rides well. But when I look at the wheels when the car is sitting in the parking lot or drive way.. the rear wheels seem to angled like this " / \ " while it isn't exaggerated as the text shows, its slightly going that way. The front wheels are just fine. Can anyone tell me what's wrong?
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Have you had it aligned yet? Sounds like a camber issue.
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Yep. That would be negative camber, take it in for an alignment.
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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yessir get an alignment. you change the camber when you lower a car.
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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i didnt align it right after lowering cause lots of people kept saying you didnt NEED to cause the drop is so mild. Thanks
Old Sep 29, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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Well, you don't need an alignment with the TRD springs you will just experience quicker (uneven) tire wear. I can't imagine the alignment being all that far off though.
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