Problem; rear wheel/suspension?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the women TX
Problem; rear wheel/suspension?
Hey all.
Well on the way to work last night the car was swaying a little bit. I was wondering if it might need alignment. On the way back home this morning it crapped out.
Rear wheel is laying Far in at the top. Pronounced wobble in the steering from it. Pulled over and as I slowed it got worse. When I stopped and got out it gave me a puff of smoke. Called my daughter for a ride and tried to limp it home. Went to do a 3 point turn and it locked up so I couldn't reverse. I was able to pull forward again and park on the side. Back at the house now getting a jack to pull the wheel so I can see what's what behind it.
So......
Any predictions?
Don't see anywhere the tire rubbed on anything. Can't see where the rim might have rubbed but for sure something in there isn't happy.
Hopefully I can get some sort of idea after the tire/wheel is off.
Back in a bit (hopefully!).
Well on the way to work last night the car was swaying a little bit. I was wondering if it might need alignment. On the way back home this morning it crapped out.
Rear wheel is laying Far in at the top. Pronounced wobble in the steering from it. Pulled over and as I slowed it got worse. When I stopped and got out it gave me a puff of smoke. Called my daughter for a ride and tried to limp it home. Went to do a 3 point turn and it locked up so I couldn't reverse. I was able to pull forward again and park on the side. Back at the house now getting a jack to pull the wheel so I can see what's what behind it.
So......
Any predictions?
Don't see anywhere the tire rubbed on anything. Can't see where the rim might have rubbed but for sure something in there isn't happy.
Hopefully I can get some sort of idea after the tire/wheel is off.
Back in a bit (hopefully!).
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
You obviously have something busted in there. Look at the strut rods and their bushings and mount bolts. They connect the bottom of the wheel bearing carrier to the diferential and provides lateral support.
The Half shafts provide support for the upper half of the link. Look at the stubs in the rear end, make sure they are secure and have not worn completely off insude the differential
Take a couple pics with it up on the jacks
The Half shafts provide support for the upper half of the link. Look at the stubs in the rear end, make sure they are secure and have not worn completely off insude the differential
Take a couple pics with it up on the jacks
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From: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the women TX
You obviously have something busted in there. Look at the strut rods and their bushings and mount bolts. They connect the bottom of the wheel bearing carrier to the diferential and provides lateral support.
The Half shafts provide support for the upper half of the link. Look at the stubs in the rear end, make sure they are secure and have not worn completely off insude the differential
Take a couple pics with it up on the jacks
The Half shafts provide support for the upper half of the link. Look at the stubs in the rear end, make sure they are secure and have not worn completely off insude the differential
Take a couple pics with it up on the jacks
Limped it, and I do mean LIMPED, a few blocks to the speed shop at which time the wheel/tire had a horrific angle to it! Being as this car is the way it is/was, I had wondered before how to tell if you need to rebuild the trailing arms. I think I know now. I suspect the wheel bearing is toast.
No pics at this time. Poor thing goes up on the lift in just a half hour or so but took the ride from my daughter first. Pushed button, garage door goes up, I walk in past the last dead DD.
Life is good.....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the women TX
I doubt I could get to the edge of town, and that taking an hour or so.
I'll keep in mind the guy in Garland for when this is fixed. There's always something ya know.
Got my daughter's van/SUV thingy to get to work tonight. She left it in the driveway whilst I was asleep. Guess I have more time to work on the house now instead of the car.
At least I can get what I think is a broken tranny mount fixed at the same time. It would shift and the front U-joint would eat into the tranny tunnel. I know it was eyeing my right butt cheek too.
Instructor
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From: Philmont NY
Trailing arm?
Mine has been in the garage for the past month. Driving home felt swaying and heard a grinding noise. Took wheel off and saw metal shavings. Trailing arm was cracked down the middle and the flange was rubbing against arm. I figured if ones bad might as well rebuild both. 