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unionjack

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alignment
« on: April 04, 2007, 10:57:16 AM »
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?


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Darren

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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007, 04:30:42 PM »
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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unionjack

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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2007, 12:12:08 AM »
thanks again and i still have your cell, ill give you a call over the weekend perhaps? let me know what works for you