Wheel rubbing sway bar endlink

joey_crandall · 07-09-2018, 07:07 PM

It only happens in reverse with the steering locked to the right, doesnt do it on the left side. Car had new control arms, ball joints and outer tie rods. Plus a rotor over hub conversion with 94 prelude vtec breaks and wheels, all parts were new ither than wheels.

I did the ghten everything to spec was thbthebtires on the ground. Car also always seems tonwander tonthe left and wont align into spec on the right side, front and rear

fleetw00d · 07-09-2018, 07:28 PM

Is the picture taken with vertical straight up? Take a photo further back to give us a better overall picture - something looks screwy with the angle of link. Any accident damage (like hitting a curb)?

Quick check: Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock counting the turns, based on that center the steering wheel as best you can for what should be straight ahead, then check to see if the wheels are pointing straight ahead. The right side outer tie rod may be adjusted shorter than the left side tie rod such that the rack isn't centered when the wheel is. If the wheels are pointed a little to the right, to preserve the alignment you have between the front wheels, you can adjust the outer tie rods an equal number of turns, out on the right side, in on left side to correct the relationship between the wheels and the steering wheel/rack.

joey_crandall · 07-09-2018, 08:09 PM

Best pics i can get right now, wheel doesnt touch when lifted with a jack and its in dirt. I also flipped the link thinking that would help but it didnt

Grumpys93 · 07-09-2018, 08:39 PM

What rims are you running? I bet it’s the offset of the rim.

joey_crandall · 07-09-2018, 09:44 PM

95 prelude si wheels with 5mm spacers

fleetw00d · 07-10-2018, 12:16 PM

How much clearance is there on the left side when turned all the way to the left? How many threads are exposed on the inner tie rod on the left side vs. the right?

07-09-2018, 07:07 PM	#1
joey_crandall Newcomer Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 17	Wheel rubbing sway bar endlink It only happens in reverse with the steering locked to the right, doesnt do it on the left side. Car had new control arms, ball joints and outer tie rods. Plus a rotor over hub conversion with 94 prelude vtec breaks and wheels, all parts were new ither than wheels. I did the ghten everything to spec was thbthebtires on the ground. Car also always seems tonwander tonthe left and wont align into spec on the right side, front and rear

07-09-2018, 07:28 PM	#2
fleetw00d Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 2,577	Is the picture taken with vertical straight up? Take a photo further back to give us a better overall picture - something looks screwy with the angle of link. Any accident damage (like hitting a curb)? Quick check: Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock counting the turns, based on that center the steering wheel as best you can for what should be straight ahead, then check to see if the wheels are pointing straight ahead. The right side outer tie rod may be adjusted shorter than the left side tie rod such that the rack isn't centered when the wheel is. If the wheels are pointed a little to the right, to preserve the alignment you have between the front wheels, you can adjust the outer tie rods an equal number of turns, out on the right side, in on left side to correct the relationship between the wheels and the steering wheel/rack. __________________ 90 LX 4dr 5 spd 374,000 - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450 93 LX wagon auto 253,000 - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=208490 92 EX coupe auto 171,151 - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=205114 RIP 92 EX coupe auto 190,000 - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=210341 LOTS of CB7 parts for sale http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=192583 or watch for banner ad at upper right Last edited by fleetw00d; 07-09-2018 at 07:43 PM.

07-09-2018, 08:39 PM	#4
Grumpys93 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 2,759	What rims are you running? I bet it’s the offset of the rim. __________________ ~Nick~ FSAE (F Series Accord Enthusiasts) ..."A dying breed thats taking it to the next level" Lucky #13 MR Thread:http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ight=Grumpys93

07-09-2018, 09:44 PM	#5
joey_crandall Newcomer Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 17	95 prelude si wheels with 5mm spacers Last edited by joey_crandall; 07-09-2018 at 09:56 PM.

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07-09-2018, 08:09 PM	#3
joey_crandall Newcomer Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 17	Best pics i can get right now, wheel doesnt touch when lifted with a jack and its in dirt. I also flipped the link thinking that would help but it didnt

07-10-2018, 12:16 PM	#6
fleetw00d Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 2,577	How much clearance is there on the left side when turned all the way to the left? How many threads are exposed on the inner tie rod on the left side vs. the right?