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Dec 23, 2007 | 04:14 PM

jim dodd

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From: elba al

right front tire wear problem

just went on a trip to fla. about 1000 miles round trip .got home noticed real bad wear on pass. side front tire . the out side is almost bald inside is still real good. drives side looks real good. maybe 8500 miles on them . i hope its just out of aline .but just in case anyone know of anything else . goes in the shop after christmas for alinement if it needs it .

Dec 23, 2007 | 07:10 PM

Bill Curlee

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Have the alignment shop check out the condition of your FRONT and REAR suspension components. If there in good shape, just have it aligned!

Dec 23, 2007 | 07:20 PM

vincentjames501

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Have the alignment shop check out the condition of your FRONT and REAR suspension components. If there in good shape, just have it aligned!

Exactly. Your alignment is probably off.

Dec 23, 2007 | 11:23 PM

jim dodd

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From: elba al

thanks for the feed back ill have it checked out next wed. got to buy a new tire also.

Dec 24, 2007 | 01:23 AM

zo6chik

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prob a toe issue if its just the very edge of the tire. Have the align shop check all suspension and BEARINGS. one of mine started to have play at 22,000 miles. shouldnt be to big of a deal most likely just reg align. good luck

Dec 24, 2007 | 01:29 AM

lucky131969

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thanks for the feed back ill have it checked out next wed. got to buy a new tire also.

Probably want to replace both fronts.

Dec 24, 2007 | 02:16 AM

Bill Curlee

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Its easy to check for bearing wear. Just jack one front wheel, grab the front tire at the 12 O clock and 6 O clock position and PUSH/PULL inward and outward to check for any free play. There should be VERY LITTLE if any free play. If you see any precipitable slop, the bearing should be replaced. Heres a pic of the bearing removed:

Also check the tie rod for free play. With both front tires on the ground, have an assistant turn the steering wheel slightly left then right just enough to see the tire just start to move. While the assistant is moving the wheel, observe the tie rods and look for any slop or deflection in the joint. During this test, check all the A arm bushings for any deflection also.

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Dec 24, 2007 | 12:31 PM

jim dodd

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From: elba al

thanks for all the help ill check it out i do a lot of my own work so i should be able to change anything out if its bad merry christmas and once again thank you