Will I be getting off cheep?
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Heel & Toe
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Will I be getting off cheep?
I had been noticing a vibration coming from my left rear wheel. upon further investigation the lug nuts had started to loosen up. Knowing full well that this does not just happen on it own I tightened them back up and did the "Shake the Tire test". When grabbing at 9 and 3, no movement. 12 and 6 definitely had some play. Rotating the tire 90 degrees yielded the same result.
My first thought would be a bad wheel bearing, but i would have expected to have play in all orientations. Am i going to be able to get away with new wheel bearings, or does it sound like something more.
I should mention that the trailing arm needs to be replaced. But since I just finished rebuilding the entire front suspension i was hoping to be able to put the rear off until next year.
My first thought would be a bad wheel bearing, but i would have expected to have play in all orientations. Am i going to be able to get away with new wheel bearings, or does it sound like something more.
I should mention that the trailing arm needs to be replaced. But since I just finished rebuilding the entire front suspension i was hoping to be able to put the rear off until next year.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Drifting
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From: nassau co. new york
the 12-6 play does not indicate bearings to me when 3-9 is solid.don't panic.only change what is bad.what is wrong with your arms?rust?mine don't look great but they are no issue.and by all means watch your spelling and punctuation,some here get very upset.
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Heel & Toe
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They have been through too many Wisconsin winters and are badly rusted. Fortunately the frame pockets are not too bad. I just bought it two years ago, and it seems like the PO had been putting off any expensive repairs for a number of years.
Racer
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From: Heartland
And, never apologize for something so utterly trivial as a mispelled word. That was soooo uncool.
