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Old 07-03-2007, 09:40 PM
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I want to find out what type of options I might have on my frame. I noticed my drivers side front tire is about an inch farther back than my passenger side front tire, is there any adjustment or anything I could try or use to fix this issue. Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-03-2007, 09:56 PM
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If it just the tire check the suspension parts. Also check the K-member. If it is the frame you could have it pulled or redo it using square tubing stock.
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Old 07-03-2007, 10:04 PM
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It seems to be just the tire, I can tell that it was hit in the front corner but can't see anything on the frame that is bent, other than the front tire being an inch back to far. What would the frame cost to be pulled?
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:10 AM
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Where could I try and take some measurements from to find out if it is the frame, k-member or spindle.
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:16 AM
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jack it up and cross measure some places....you can cross measure your lower control arm bolts to see if your K member is bent....
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:22 AM
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Should I be able to see if it is bent? Thanks
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:24 AM
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if it is bad...yes....if it is minor...no
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:29 AM
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Well there is an inch difference when I measured from the center of the front wheel to the center of the back wheel, I measured both sides.
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thats pretty significant....does it pull driving down the road?
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:38 AM
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actually it drives straght down the road, is there any way a ball joint could create this problem. What do you think will be the problem more than likely, just a guess? It does track kind of weird sometimes when I drive.
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