1991 HONDA ACCORD EX Rear Suspension problem

[oaxaco1985]

ok I'm having problems with my rear suspension it wearing my tires really bad I just got them brand new and I don't want to trash them fast I don't have negative or positive, it edging the tire in a funny way and it's on both sides but on the R/R is worse, What do I check on the suspension

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[mtnbikaah]

Get an alignment. It'll tell you what is off!

[Tishock]

Take a pic of the damage you're seeing?

First, see pic below for some typical wear issues due to alignment?

Second, you used the word edging in your description. Maybe what you're describing is the fender's edge eating your tire. Your rear offset maybe too low and it maybe just scraping the outer edge. If this is the case then you'll need to roll your fenders lip to avoid future damage.

[drew12000]

What you should check is your toe.

[oaxaco1985]

I took a few pictures that i will upload in a few but they look like feathered and when I drive it in wet or snow the car feels like if its sliping I will uplaud the pictures and the car is only lowered 2" the wheen is not even inside to hit the outer edge

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[kapone]

From your brief description it sounds like possible blown struts...

What suspension are you running? and how old is it?

[oaxaco1985]

I have stock struts and lowering spring from ebay I'm going to swap to rotor in the back and install new struts all the way around but I did notice that the R/R tire looks different front L/R look to be push in on the front and the back is out more than what the other one is which is leading me that I have toe in the R/R tire how do I repair this

[Fleetw00d]

I have stock struts and lowering spring from ebay I'm going to swap to rotor in the back and install new struts all the way around but I did notice that the R/R tire looks different front L/R look to be push in on the front and the back is out more than what the other one is which is leading me that I have toe in the R/R tire how do I repair this

You take it to a reputable alignment shop. There is an eccentric bolt at the inner end of the shorter control arm that allows adjustment of the rear toe. For a crude measurement, get a long straightedge, make sure the front wheels are straight, then adjust the eccentric bolt so that the straightedge laid across the face of the rear tire points to the outer edge of the front tire.

[oaxaco1985]

i did adjust the toe it was in but I also notice that the front lower control arm is bent so now I'm going to buy a new lower suspension
I want to which one is best to replace it with

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[drew12000]

If you have something bent in the front. Neither of those products in the pics will help you.

[oaxaco1985]

no the lower control arm in the back is bent the front just needs struts that's all

[Fleetw00d]

It is shaped from the factory to provide clearance for the exhuast; it is not a mirror image of the left one. Is there evidence it has been hit and bent? Check your local tire dealers, Tire Discounters in my are will do a free alignment check.

[kevinnc]

You take it to a reputable alignment shop. There is an eccentric bolt at the inner end of the shorter control arm that allows adjustment of the rear toe. For a crude measurement, get a long straightedge, make sure the front wheels are straight, then adjust the eccentric bolt so that the straightedge laid across the face of the rear tire points to the outer edge of the front tire.

i have blackworks LCAs and they toe the back wheels in alot, too much to drive with. You think you could show exactly where that adjustment bolt is in a picture because i couldnt find it when i first looked. Any help appreciated.

[Jarrett]

It's where the front two lower rear control arms are bolted to the subframe assembly.

[Tishock]

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This is from a prelude but this what you're looking for