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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Wheel alignment

Yesterday I noticed that my front driver side wheel seemed to be sticking out f the fender than usual. It looks like \ guess that would be toe out? But I haven't driven anywhere that could really throw it out of alignment so im wondering if anyone could maybe tell me if there's a part that needs to be replaced. Also I don't know which front fender it comes from but there's seems to be a squeek when I'm driving. It's not real loud but you can hear it with the windows down. Any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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Yesterday I noticed that my front driver side wheel seemed to be sticking out f the fender than usual. It looks like \ guess that would be toe out? But I haven't driven anywhere that could really throw it out of alignment so im wondering if anyone could maybe tell me if there's a part that needs to be replaced. Also I don't know which front fender it comes from but there's seems to be a squeek when I'm driving. It's not real loud but you can hear it with the windows down. Any ideas?
Original front-end components? How many miles?

Is it 'sticking out' at the top? That's camber, and if it's THAT noticable compared to the other front wheel, wheels straight, on a level surface, it's a gross error - and unsafe.

Get it checked ASAP and I woon't drive it much if at all, until you confirm what's let go.

Suspect ball-joints, a-arm bushings. Likely what's producing the squeak as well.

Plan fer a complete front-end R&R with Moog greaseable components.

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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Take it to a competent front end/alignment shop for an inspection.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Original front-end components? How many miles?

Is it 'sticking out' at the top? That's camber, and if it's THAT noticable compared to the other front wheel, wheels straight, on a level surface, it's a gross error - and unsafe.

Get it checked ASAP and I woon't drive it much if at all, until you confirm what's let go.

Suspect ball-joints, a-arm bushings. Likely what's producing the squeak as well.

Plan fer a complete front-end R&R with Moog greaseable components.

MGD
It's got 164k on it but we had the trucks ball joints replaced when we got the truck about a year ago. How much do front end R&Rs cost? Money is pretty tight.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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A shop can inspect and give you an estimate.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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Usually the top of tire goes in with normal wear and potential failing parts, due to the upper arm being non load bearing on the SLA suspension
 
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