dc5 suspension problem

[an93l]

are the 02-04 suspensions the same as 05-06 suspensions?

Are the tie rod end holes on the suspension bigger on the 05-06 compare to the 02-04?

[chargeR]

Yes as long as it's Type R to Type S (I've never worked on base models so I can't say for sure, but I imagine they are the same too). Don't listen to the idiots on Honda Tech, particularly Mr. AMR who is shooting his mouth off.

If your tie rod ends are too small for your coilovers, either there's a problem with suspension ie. they were incorrectly machined. Or your car has had other aftermarket stuff in it in the past and someone has fitted EP3 tie rod ends, which have the smaller taper.

[an93l]

Yes as long as it's Type R to Type S (I've never worked on base models so I can't say for sure, but I imagine they are the same too). Don't listen to the idiots on Honda Tech, particularly Mr. AMR who is shooting his mouth off.

If your tie rod ends are too small for your coilovers, either there's a problem with suspension ie. they were incorrectly machined. Or your car has had other aftermarket stuff in it in the past and someone has fitted EP3 tie rod ends, which have the smaller taper.


Ahahaha I see, I also want to ask, what is the caster you get from stock for a dc5, my manual says 1*10'

but my wheel alignment tells me 1*19' on left side and 1*59' on the right and its lending to the left while driving all toe are 0 and all camber are at ~ -2 degrees.

i think i fixed the rod problem but car is lending to left while driving and its after 2 alignments done already....

[chargeR]

So you've fixed the tie rod end problem? How?

Is the pull under acceleration, deceleration, constant speed?

Your caster numbers don't sound unreasonable and doesn't seem enough to cause a noticeable pull. I had a couple of tenths of a degree difference when my car was stock. How close are the camber numbers, they could be causing the pull? Try rotating the tyres, check the pressures, then move on to tweaking the caster by shifting the subframe slightly. Does your alignment tell you the setback, the caster difference might be placing one front wheel further back from the other slightly giving the pull.

Putting a little toe in at either end will give you a bit more directional stability but it's just a band aid.

Also a possibly cause could be worn front compliance bushings producing dynamic toe out that isn't evident on the steering rack. Make sure your tie rod ends and associated bits are all in good order before you start chasing this other issue though.

[Andy@AMR]

Measure the taper. Get back to us. Always nice to double check these things.

[Uruki]

wheel alignment tells me 1*19' on left side and 1*59' on the right and its lending to the left while driving all toe are 0 and all camber are at ~ -2 degrees

I have the same problem 1.23 left and 2.09 right and lends to one side whats everyone else caster on dc5s?

[an93l]

Now that i think the tie rods are actually tight...

Which way is the top hat ment to go? there are 2 dots pink and silver and a triangle or arrow. Is this ment to point to the engine bay?