If it was me, I'd put it on 4 jack stands, and check the "steering wheel" when not under load of the tires on the ground.
But I've never heard of this one, keep us informed
But I've never heard of this one, keep us informed
Truck drifts directions of turns
When I make a turn my truck (130k) doesn't return to center and then drives as if aligned to the turn direction. Turn left, prepare to track left...
In the summer I had a 2" lift installed. Around Oct/Nov I had new struts, new inner/outer tie rods, new axles, new sway bar bushings, new sway bar links. I had it in for alignment three times in a 2 month period, twice it was out of alignment (shortly after aligned) and the third time they said all was in spec except for passenger rear which was just slightly out of spec but "Honda doesn't provide for adjustment of on that spec..." 1st alignment done by a shop and then went to different shop for the following 2 visits.
Since then, I had the 100,000 mile service done and I asked them to do a check of the suspension and components. They said everything was tight, responding correctly, etc. They did say there were signs of leaking from the rack and pinion but nothing they would replace right now. They suggested I just watch for any puddling, noises upon turning, etc.
I'm going insane with it driving this way and to hear it's "normal" or it can't stay in alignment because Honda doesn't provide adjustment for the spec sounds a little nuts.
The only way i can think to describe it is like the feeling of an outer tie rod joint doesn't move freely and doesn't want to return to center.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
In the summer I had a 2" lift installed. Around Oct/Nov I had new struts, new inner/outer tie rods, new axles, new sway bar bushings, new sway bar links. I had it in for alignment three times in a 2 month period, twice it was out of alignment (shortly after aligned) and the third time they said all was in spec except for passenger rear which was just slightly out of spec but "Honda doesn't provide for adjustment of on that spec..." 1st alignment done by a shop and then went to different shop for the following 2 visits.
Since then, I had the 100,000 mile service done and I asked them to do a check of the suspension and components. They said everything was tight, responding correctly, etc. They did say there were signs of leaking from the rack and pinion but nothing they would replace right now. They suggested I just watch for any puddling, noises upon turning, etc.
I'm going insane with it driving this way and to hear it's "normal" or it can't stay in alignment because Honda doesn't provide adjustment for the spec sounds a little nuts.
The only way i can think to describe it is like the feeling of an outer tie rod joint doesn't move freely and doesn't want to return to center.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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If I recall correctly, I was told by my alignment shop that there is no adjustment for rear camber on the Ridgeline.
Tie rod end joints are too tight, and take a set in 1 direction. Happened to me many years ago with a Bronco II
Yeah, rear camber. So if rear camber can be out of alignment, what would be the purpose of engineering it without adjustment capabilities?If I recall correctly, I was told by my alignment shop that there is no adjustment for rear camber on the Ridgeline.
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Tie rod end joints are too tight, and take a set in 1 direction. Happened to me many years ago with a Bronco II
Thanks Carl. So did you just replace the outer tie rod ends?
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I have quit trying to figure out why engineers do things that seem to oppose common sense. If I recall correctly, there might be an aftermarket kit available that allows rear camber adjustment.Yeah, rear camber. So if rear camber can be out of alignment, what would be the purpose of engineering it without adjustment capabilities?
Search for "Ridgeline rear camber kit" on net. There are a number of aftermarket arms that allow you to adjust if things are off. Also you can order from Honda and aftermarket a set of cammed bolts for the knuckle to strut connection. This gives you camber adjustment up front.
Thanks everyone! I'll report back when I start with swapping tie rod ends. I have had a leer topper on and I took it off the other day and it "seems" to drive better. Could the topper add enough weight to bring the front up enough to create an even higher angle on top of the lift causing problems? However the lift and other suspension replacements were installed with the topper on.
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Normally the alignment is very minor and can be done. However, the tolerances do not accommodate a 2 inch drop or a 2 inch lift. The truck was not engineered to be lifted or lowered as to stay true to its designed purpose. Even with these camber kits, you can prevent the wear of the tires, but cannot prevent the added wear on the drive line.Yeah, rear camber. So if rear camber can be out of alignment, what would be the purpose of engineering it without adjustment capabilities?
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