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    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 4:39 am
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      #448416

      Lower ball joint?

    • GTS Dean
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      April 2, 2018 at 5:35 am
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      #448420

      First, check for anything rubbing. Next check static alignment. If it’s good, you have worn suspension components causing a dynamic alignment issue. I would start with tie rod ends, outer/inner.

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 7:41 am
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      #448433

      Could this be caused by a worn wheel bearing? I have just recently replaced it on the LHS? I never noticed if the tire had a problem then.

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 7:50 am
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      #448461

      Fatboy 18 said:
      Could this be caused by a worn wheel bearing? I have just recently replaced it on the LHS? I never noticed if the tire had a problem then.

      I would think if the wheel bearing was that bad (to damage the tire that much) you would have noticed some excessive brake pad wear. My .02$

      Tie rod ends are fairly easy to diag. Upper/lower ball joint can be a bit tricky.

      Best way is to laterally move the wheel top and bottom. I used a pinch bar and a piece of thick nylon to protect the wheel. I checked mine once i seen the boots were bad..

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 8:27 am
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      #448466

      Ok thanks, I will look into that.
      Meanwhile I have another little problem 🙁
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    • GTS Dean
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      April 2, 2018 at 1:25 pm
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      #448507

      That’s not a problem, that’s an opportunity! Testing for worn components is easier that way. Get the thing in the air and grab the tires top/bottom to see if the joints pop or flex. Pop the tie rods from the knuckles and check for excessive looseness or free play at both ends. A worn-“in” ball joint will move smoothly, but not floppy loose.

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 2:13 pm
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      #448516

      Fatboy 18 said:
      IMG-20180401-WA0038-1.jpg

      Ummmmm…something is missing in this picture. :confused:

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      April 2, 2018 at 5:00 pm
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      #448538

      Yeah, no wonder I was having cooling problems, some low life nicked my radiator! 😀

    • Shannon Whitehead
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      June 11, 2025 at 2:55 am
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      #30718

      Anyone know what would cause this? RHS Front is Fine, its just the LHS tire?

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