Update on squeak and tire lean
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sebastian Florida
Update on squeak and tire lean
Had a squeaking noise from the rear that went away before I could find it.
And my rear pass. tire was leaning in.
Bad u-joint on the pass side half shaft.
And my rear pass. tire was leaning in.
Bad u-joint on the pass side half shaft.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Clarksville Indiana
That may well have been your squeaker to but I am trying to picture how the u-joint made your wheel lean? I have only been around the rear end of my car long enough to install brake lines and mount new tires and wheels.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Franksville Wisconsin
The half shaft supports the spindle/rear end of trailing arm to some degree. If you (god forbid) had a u-joint break the wheel would fold inward. I never had that happed but it would suck!
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Clarksville Indiana
Ok I see, I guess next time I look under there it will be clear, I was thinking the only forces on the u-joints was to turn the wheels. I'll be under there soon to try some longer bolts to get a little lower... I learn something every time I open this page, Thanks 
