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Old 06-18-2019 | 07:20 PM
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Put the car on stands to give the sub a look and found a small dent in the axel beam, possibly someone tried to lift the car, not a big deal, THE BIG DEAL was a bent wheel, surprised the guy at the tire shop didn't say anything after balancing it. Waiting on a replacement then I will have to have it rechecked.
Old 06-18-2019 | 07:33 PM
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If the axle beam is bent then it is a big deal. I have jacked mine up plenty by the center of the beam with no ill effects. There is an upward curve in the beam
Old 06-18-2019 | 08:18 PM
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I will post a pick, I have the car at my other house on stands but its a little uplift on the front edge
Old 06-18-2019 | 08:40 PM
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Is this bad enough?





Old 06-18-2019 | 08:42 PM
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Is this bad enough?



Old 06-18-2019 | 10:05 PM
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It explains the original problem! You need a new axle.
Old 06-18-2019 | 10:35 PM
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Looks like someone smacked a curb, bent the rim and the axle.
Old 06-19-2019 | 09:31 AM
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PM David , hellshotrod, he might have one still.
Old 06-20-2019 | 06:51 PM
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You have positive camber on both the LF and LR. That is not right. Looks like it might have gone in a ditch on the left side?

I would suggest a cradle shift in front. They loosen the engine cradle and re-center it. You should go to the left, and they should be able to get the front in spec. The rear is not adjustable, so the guys are right - the axle itself is bent.
Old 06-20-2019 | 09:05 PM
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Great time to change it to an SS rear axle, instant rear disc brakes!


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