2011 Honda CR-V EX-L Navi 355000 kms
Rear passenger side wheel negative camber. Wheel is slanted inward more than the driver rear side. I’m told you need to replace pretty much everything on the suspension to resolve the issue. Can I used adjustable control arm instead? The vehicle has been extremely reliable and I’d like to keep it going. I’m religious with my maintenance but the repair might not be worth the expensive given the age and mileage.
remmeber, this is a vehicle driven in poorly maintained roads, lots of snow and salt, in Montreal. Lastly, I visit Rhode Island twice a year (providence and Narragansett). I’d be happy to lend you the car for a vlog:)
It really depends on the source of the problem. If the negative camber is being caused by severe rust the car probably would need to be scrapped.
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And what’s the source? It’s not rust because Honda inspected the vehicle due to a recall. They bolted in a subframe brace. If it was rusted the vehicle would have been scrapped.
you should probably address the source of the problem and replace the necessary parts rather than try to band-aid it and further compound the problems.
And what’s the source?
There is no way to tell from here. That determination requires physical examination of the vehicle.
They bolted in a subframe brace.
Why did the subframe need to be braced?
Manufacture defect. Some Honda’s prematurely rust and the subframe would snap off. The brace is a precaution. Honda inspects the car to be sure the frame is not rusted or rotted. If it is, you can’t leave the dealership and Honda buys the car back.
and if it's borderline? Somehow I don't see Honda shelling out from the goodness of their hearts.
They don’t have much choice. A few thousand bucks or a lawsuit. They’d rather buy the car and sell you a new one. In any event I have very very little corrosion on the chassis. It’s been rust proof every year for the first 5 years.