96eb96
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- Albany, NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 96 EB V6 OHV 4WD
I believe I may have a bent axle, I got some opinions and I'm not sure what to do. In about 8K miles I wore down the sides of two rear tires to the tread (there is 6/32 on the good side). They are older LTX M/S. A tire place claims I have a bent axle (but they aren't sure). They advised against buying $800 worth of tires until its figured out.
The alignment machine can't check camber on the rear axle (obviously unadjustable). I asked to set the machine for a 02 ex with an IRS but they said they cant(or wouldnt do it). The toe in the front is a hair off spec, but that don't really affect rear camber wear.
We checked rear bearings, there is the tiniest (probably almost none) play. The tech told me to replace the inner axles and bearings(at that point he said you are probably better off doing it on your own because of the cost). He also said the axle body may be bent. He also said to consider a new axle housing too, he said he cant be sure.
My ex was hit on the passenger side, there is a bit of damage in the rear (bumper frame rail a bit bent), and another tech said that could contribute (I kind of disagree). I guess a body shop would be the next step, but the cost would probably be more than the rig is worth.
Any ideas ? Thanks guys.
The alignment machine can't check camber on the rear axle (obviously unadjustable). I asked to set the machine for a 02 ex with an IRS but they said they cant(or wouldnt do it). The toe in the front is a hair off spec, but that don't really affect rear camber wear.
We checked rear bearings, there is the tiniest (probably almost none) play. The tech told me to replace the inner axles and bearings(at that point he said you are probably better off doing it on your own because of the cost). He also said the axle body may be bent. He also said to consider a new axle housing too, he said he cant be sure.
My ex was hit on the passenger side, there is a bit of damage in the rear (bumper frame rail a bit bent), and another tech said that could contribute (I kind of disagree). I guess a body shop would be the next step, but the cost would probably be more than the rig is worth.
Any ideas ? Thanks guys.