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Old 09-09-2015, 04:11 PM
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negative camber? maybe? what else would be causing this


I looked around and didn't see any broken / hanging parts

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Originally Posted by 2004A8L
Passenger side back
negative camber? maybe? what else would be causing this


I looked around and didn't see any broken / hanging parts
Is it rubbing anywhere?
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Is it rubbing anywhere?
Nope, car handles great, when looking at the wheel it's noticeably tilted towards the car / inside. ? Wheel alignment?? Maybe
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I call bearing. I had wear like this (not as pronounced) before I even heard or felt the bearing.
If not bearing then control arm.
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Driver's side front? I had the same issue. Drove and steered fine, even had a 4-wheel alignment done 8 months prior. Tires maybe had about 10K on them. Changed out upper control arms, ran winter wheels with no noticeable wear on those tires.
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Originally Posted by 2004A8L
Wheel alignment?? Maybe
Wheel alignment for sure. Checking all bushings before it.
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Driver's side front? I had the same issue. Drove and steered fine, even had a 4-wheel alignment done 8 months prior. Tires maybe had about 10K on them. Changed out upper control arms, ran winter wheels with no noticeable wear on those tires.
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I would also guess control arm bushing causing your alignment to be way out. Only a guess but it does not look like negative camber since it's only on the very edge.
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I would also guess control arm bushing causing your alignment to be way out. Only a guess but it does not look like negative camber since it's only on the very edge.
Just a question why is the wheel noticeably tilted?
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Originally Posted by 2004A8L
Just a question why is the wheel noticeably tilted?
Not exactly sure I understand your question. are you talking about the wear on the tires?
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