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the_Journeyman

#79065
January 27, 2011, 06:45:08 PM
The strut towers are on good shape from visual inspection, no oil leaks etc.  This has all suddenly appeared since I was making a right turn one day and heard this nasty growl/groan from somewhere up front.  The steering wheel has been off-level or off-center since.  Like something moved in the steering somewhere.

JM
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Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

DesmoDiva

#79066
January 27, 2011, 06:47:31 PM
Something outta sight under the CV boot, maybe?

B wants to know inside or outside of tire?
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DarkMonster620

#79067
January 27, 2011, 06:47:48 PM
JM,

check the lower A-arms or lower ball joints ...

If
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

the_Journeyman

#79068
January 27, 2011, 06:56:45 PM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on January 27, 2011, 06:47:31 PM
Something outta sight under the CV boot, maybe?

B wants to know inside or outside of tire?

Outside, very edge of the shoulder.  Passenger side is wearing normal on both shoulders.

Were are the ball joints on this thing?  Nothing in the front end moved when I was trying to find the culprit.

JM
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Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#79069
January 27, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Tie rod JM...not the end...the rod itself. There's a ball and socket inside the rack.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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ducpainter

#79070
January 27, 2011, 07:02:01 PM
Quote from: Bick on January 27, 2011, 06:30:13 PM
Yes, if I were not already comfortable on the couch, I could go take pictures of the pizza slices in the fridge, along with pics of my round belly.

Merely the fact that I am too lazy to do such is an indication that my belly is full of something.

;D
...and that has what to do with the earth? :P
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DarkMonster620

#79071
January 27, 2011, 07:03:22 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on January 27, 2011, 06:56:45 PM
Outside, very edge of the shoulder.  Passenger side is wearing normal on both shoulders.

Were are the ball joints on this thing?  Nothing in the front end moved when I was trying to find the culprit.

JM

no need to have 'visual movement' ... take both wheels off ... take shock absorber and move it up/down ... see top shock mount ... look at the nuts holding it ... also check sway bar ... but, i need to know ... what year taurus we talking bout willis?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

the_Journeyman

#79072
January 27, 2011, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: humorless dp on January 27, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Tie rod JM...not the end...the rod itself. There's a ball and socket inside the rack.

Outer and Inner rod parts are relatively new, replaced well after the 100K mile mark.  I replaced the inner tie rod ends at 175K.

Strut mounts look ok from bolts being where they're supposed to be.

Carlos - It's a 1997

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

DarkMonster620

#79073
January 27, 2011, 07:11:00 PM




there, that's better ... now?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

the_Journeyman

#79074
January 27, 2011, 07:12:26 PM
Well, I'll have to get it on stands the next time it is above freezing...

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#79075
January 27, 2011, 07:12:51 PM
The wear you  describe sounds like bad toe in (too much) or bad camber adjustment.

If you don't think it's the tie rod I'd look at ball joint or a strut issue
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DarkMonster620

#79076
January 27, 2011, 07:14:53 PM
well guys/gals ...

going to bed ... need to wake extra early tomorrow ... this is, at around and no more than 0430h ... usually i wake up at 0530h ...
jm, i'll put my guys at the shop to think about it for a while as a test question ... yes, i'm an instructor ...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

the_Journeyman

#79077
January 27, 2011, 07:21:07 PM
Thanks for the help folks!  Gotta get to bed myself!

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

TiNi

#79078
January 28, 2011, 02:51:14 AM
YaY FRiDaY!!!

morning  [coffee]

Ddan

#79079
January 28, 2011, 03:16:44 AM
Morning. 

What's up for the weekend?
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