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Old 05-12-2013, 07:02 PM
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Whys one tire wearing like this?

I noticed my front right tire is wearing weird all over. Its like chunks have been taken out and not a constant wearing issue. Again this is only on the front right. Could it be the ball joints are going? Thanks
 
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Old 05-12-2013, 07:56 PM
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It's likely a worn suspension part. Shock, ball joint, tie rod end, bushing, etc.
 
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Old 05-12-2013, 07:59 PM
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My right driver was doing this, and mine I found a bent leaf spring bracket. Not typical, but as stated above a suspension part.
 
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It looks like you may have a cracked leaf spring in the front, They seem pretty separated near the front bracket. Do you have any wobble or vibration?
 
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After looking, my front right shock is shot. Theres no bottom bushing at all. Is this enough to cause this? I need to get my truck inspected this month so hopefully i can look into this a little more.
 
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I had this happen on my H1 Hummer but it was both front tires. Turned out to be my shocks.
 
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I still would inspect the front shackles where the springs bolt in, I still think it looks like a broken spring. If it is broken that would explain why one shock is bad and I assume your talking about the bump stop being almost gone. If a spring is broken it will not pass inspection. Poke around with a flashlight and look closely at the springs in front and behind the U bolts. Factory springs shouldn't look like that.
 
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Old 05-13-2013, 12:30 PM
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When you think what a shock does and how it works it could very well be your problem!!

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