Ok I had to replace the bump stop on my 95 Z28 and was going to roll the finder lip. I noticed that the left rear tire was farther out than the other side. So I got a long pipe and placed it on the tire in the center of the rim. I had about 3/4 of an inch more than on the other side. I had noticed it visusally before but had just now checked it out. That might explain why my car pulls to the right even after an allignment.
So my question are- Is the right rear tire supposed to be offset?
To fix the problem all I need to do is slide the axle a bit to the left?

 

Ryker,

Get an adjustable panhard rod--it will allow you to shift the axle left or right. Have you lowered your car?

-Rob

 

Ditto.

Get an adjustable panhard rod bar. Then you can center the rear-end exactly where you want it. I prefer double rod ended units myself and they do not add noticable noise alone.

The PHR bar pivots from a point near the passenger side of the rear axle. As it is mounted at an angle, when the car rides higher than spec, the rear tends to shift towards the passenger side. NOTE: If you took this measurement with the suspension in full drop (hanging down with suspension unloaded), this would explain your 3/4" offset.

Similarly, the rear tends to shift towards the driver's side when the car rides below spec. Therefore, your problem probably is not from lowering, spring sag or added weight

If you ever go to 315mm/35-17 tires, it is an absolute must to have an adjustable PHR bar, or your tires will contact the inner or outer fender wells.

Rick R

 

fyi

Read your post again and I could not tell for sure which way you said your rear had shifted - right or left?

"... the left rear tire was farther out than the other side... I had about 3/4 of an inch more than on the other side. ... Is the right rear tire supposed to be offset? To fix the problem all I need to do is slide the axle a bit to the left"

 

sorry for the confusion. its the right rear tire. The car has been lowered and has a Callaway suspension. And the measurments was taken with the car sitting on the floor- not jacked up.
Looks like I order that PHR.


Thanks for the help guys.