Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: unionjack on April 04, 2007, 10:57:16 AM
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helppppppppppp would bad bottom ball joints cause the toe out to be severe as my front tires are way out, i would post a pic but not sure how to on here, any ideas and if you want i can e-mail a pic, oh yeah and one more thing does anyone know of a good machinist as i need some broken bolts pulled from my hubs?
thx
Darren
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You need to lift the front end an wriggle the tire to get an indication of all joint condition.
One method is to place a long pry bar directly under the tire and pry it up and down. Easiest to have someone else pry as you watch. Look for movement. Anything more then a hair of movement indicates worn balljoints.
Try wriggling the tire with your hands at the the 12 an 6 oclock positions as well. Again, watch the ball joints.
Most common cause of change in toe is a bent tie rod, but you never know.
Someone here should be able to post a pic up for you. I dont have email at home or I'd do it.
Oh, and I can most likely pull those busted studs for you.
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thanks again and i still have your cell, ill give you a call over the weekend perhaps? let me know what works for you