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[lolipop]

1993 Rio on Hi-Lo's and smootharide cones.
Been studying the rear end wondering about strange handling issues as the car steers differently,I think understeering one way and oversteer the other.
To me it looks like the rear wheels are too far to the nearside,apparent when aligning with bodytrim and looking down the flanks towards the front wheels.
What I want to know is whether the rear subframe can be loosened and moved sideways to fix the problem? Also the nearside wheel seems to have neg camber while the offside has positive.

[icklemini]

Ah yes - sounds like a classic case of rear wheel toe sticking out on one side.. and in on the other...

You can try to align the subframe with the body.. though this is rarely successful. and wont help if the wheels are pointing in the wrong direction.

Camber and tracking brackets (once setup) are a common way of adjusting the individual toe and camber of the rear wheels.

[lolipop]

Thanks,is there much sideways movement possible with the subframe loose? Or are the camber/tracking brackets the way to go.

[jayare]

There is almost zero sideways movement in the subframe even when loosened,

JR

[lolipop]

Right,been examining this a bit more and got a couple of shims to try.Am I right in thinking that shims will only produce more toe out,as I cant see any way that fitting them would give more toe in.

[DoubleHB176]

I fully recommend a professional set up on jigs and such.

Many autobody repair type places have facilities for this, with laser measuring tools and equipment.

I had mine done on this as I had some odd handling traits, it made such a difference !

Many places are also willing to cut deals, it worked out much cheaper than I had expected.

[icklemini]

Am I right in thinking that shims will only produce more toe out

correct

camber/toe brackets are an option...though depending on the quality of the subframe these still may not offer enough adjustment...