More Front End Problems
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Originally posted by Big Orn
I agree, RRike, but I was thinking that since the shop could not find the problem, that maybe his caster might be out a little. Maybe ball joint center being out of line caused by the tilt of his housing IF the springs were "sprung" if you will. If the front end has negative caster then the tires would go wherever they wanted to - sort of. Just had me confused since the he had already had them aligned - twice.
I agree, RRike, but I was thinking that since the shop could not find the problem, that maybe his caster might be out a little. Maybe ball joint center being out of line caused by the tilt of his housing IF the springs were "sprung" if you will. If the front end has negative caster then the tires would go wherever they wanted to - sort of. Just had me confused since the he had already had them aligned - twice.
Your advice on here that I've read has always been really good. I wasn't trying to single out your post about the springs and argue about it. I didn't even pay attention to who posted it. I was just thinking out loud. To my way of thinking it has a wheel/tire problem, a toe adjustment problem or bad ball joint(s). Those are the things I'd be looking at first if it were me. I suggested putting the rear wheels/tires on the front but haven't heard if that's been tried yet or if it's a dually. Also haven't heard if this problem keeps getting taken to the same alignment shop. That could be the problem right there. Some shops suck. I would definately get a second opinion if it is just one shop.
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10-4 RRmike, I really wish I could crawl under this truck and take a good look at it, know what I mean? I am interested in what he (they) find(s). I can't imagine what kind of shop he took it to and having told them how bad it's wearing his tires and they can't seem to fix it.
FV10SP - Has it ever been wrecked?
FV10SP - Has it ever been wrecked?
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More Front End Problems
10-4 RRmike, I really wish I could crawl under this truck and take a good look at it, know what I mean? I am interested in what he (they) find(s). I can't imagine what kind of shop he took it to and having told them how bad it's wearing his tires and they can't seem to fix it.
FV10SP - Has it ever been wrecked?
Never been wrecked....
FV10SP - Has it ever been wrecked?
Never been wrecked....
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