Subframe Alignment Bushings didn't work??

[lowandslows550]

I installed the steed subframe alignment bushings today because I noticed after lowering the car a few months back that the driver side wheel/tire poked out like an inch further from the passenger side. But after installing them today it didn't seem to fix the issue. I haven't gotten an alignment yet as I wanted to check here to see if I did something wrong. I've attached some pictures as well as a video, any help is appreciated.

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[Emilbadal]

From the photos, it seems like your wide body add-ons are not same size. The one on the right side is larger than the left side

 

[sabtaj1]

From the photos, it seems like your wide body add-ons are not same size. The one on the right side is larger than the left side

definitely looks like it, I agree!!

 

[WD Pro]

I also agree.

Freezing your video and snapping a screenshot from the same angle (silver lip of rim just appearing - yellow oval) shows that the original bumper cover line points to exactly the same place on the tyres (the first groove - red circle) :

I know that's not an exact science / measurement method, but I think it shows that its not 1" out as measuring from your wide body kit seems to suggest

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[galaxy]

And camber could also add to your issue, especially since you’re measuring at the top of the wheel.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

And on outside chance that isn't it and grasping for straws, check to see if both wheels have the same backspace and width.

 

[TrackMustang]

What. In the name of all that is holy and pure. Has happened to your exhaust tips.

 

[lowandslows550]

Thank's for all the replies, after taking the flares off and remeasuring everything's good. I also looked at the flares and it seems like the passenger side somehow bowed out.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Asking why the tires aren’t even *before* the alignment step always cracks me up.

Uneven camber will do that.

 

[AvalancheSVT]

is subframe alignment an issue with these cars?

 

[Radiation Joe]

is subframe alignment an issue with these cars?

Typically, no. But it can be off and the alignment inserts minimize that.

 

[SpeedRacerXT]

Typically, no. But it can be off and the alignment inserts minimize that.

Another plus is that once they are installed and an alignment is done, you don't normally need another rear alignment done every time you have to drop the carrier to swap out springs, etc.

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