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grnthng
06-21-2009, 12:07 PM
Just noticed my left front wheel (drivers side) is leaning in a good 3/8" at the top.
Work done so far:
Swivels balls rebilt
Susp. bushings r/r, inc. panhard
Dampner good
tires, suspect but rotated them ( ride smoother now, but still 3/8" off )
Can't find any play with the preload

More than one person has said my axle tube might be bent, and that it can be profesionallly straightened by a speed shop that knows what they're doing!
Now, I don't do any this, the jumping part.... not yet anyway!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2502446

Or, you go with guy's theory!
http://www.nickslandrover.co.uk/archives/793

Any recommendations guys!

Thanks in advance,
Luis

Frank84
06-22-2009, 04:50 PM
Got any pictures of the swivel ball area?

Did you replace (or inspect) the swivel bearings and races and properly set the preload for the swivel itself (not just the wheel bearings)?

A bent axle housing seems unlikely but I suppose isn't impossible.

Rob P
06-22-2009, 09:16 PM
It might only be bent on one spot.

http://www.tucsondifferential.com/services/axle-bent.jpg