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What would cause my tire to kick out like this?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by poboyross, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. poboyross
    Joined: Apr 29, 2009
    Posts: 2,142

    poboyross
    Member
    from West TN

    This is a front view of my 50 Chevy, torn down while I do an engine swap. I noticed today that the front p***enger wheel kicks outward at the bottom, yet the driver's side doesn't appear to do that. Any ideas what's causing it? Perhaps I'm just crazy...the p***enger tire is severely worn on the inside, perhaps accentuating the effect? Any ideas are welcome; however, if you think it's something awful and hard to replace...just keep it to yourself! :eek:

    Just kidding....PLEASE let me know :D


    P***enger side (jacked?)

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    Thanks!
     
  2. Rich Rogers
    Joined: Apr 8, 2006
    Posts: 2,018

    Rich Rogers
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    Wait until you have it all back together and eyeball it again. If it's the same then get it aligned. Looks like it may need a shim at the top
     
  3. 52HardTop
    Joined: Jun 21, 2007
    Posts: 1,115

    52HardTop
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    There's no weight on them.
     
  4. ridin dirty
    Joined: Jul 6, 2008
    Posts: 551

    ridin dirty
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    No weight in her. While the sheet metal is off you might as well check out the front end.
     
  5. big creep
    Joined: Feb 5, 2008
    Posts: 2,944

    big creep
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    wait till its back together and then take it to an alignment shop.
     
  6. 40chevythrowensparks
    Joined: Aug 16, 2009
    Posts: 100

    40chevythrowensparks
    Member

    you have the camber off... there should be a nut on the link pin that has an offset hole on it rotating it will push the top of the wheel out or pull it in... be carefull because there is another one that will mess with your caster...
     
  7. poboyross
    Joined: Apr 29, 2009
    Posts: 2,142

    poboyross
    Member
    from West TN

    THANKS for all the info! Glad to hear that's it's not likely to be terminal...other than the fact that while working on it, I usually feel like I'm eat up with the dumb***.
     

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