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HatGuy · 09-11-2003, 07:17 AM

This uneven wear is only on the
drivers side. Any advice?

**1970cstblazer** · 09-11-2003, 07:31 AM

You need an alignment.

The toe adjustment is out of whack.

If the front suspension had adjustable camber, it could be that.

**MJN** · 09-11-2003, 08:51 AM

I second that

3wbdriver · 09-11-2003, 10:31 AM

Do you rotate your tires? With everything snug and tight on these, there is an ever so slight amount of positive camber with the steering straight(the top of the tire leans out). If you've never rotated the tires, this might be the cause. Of course, both fronts should have the same type of wear if this was the cause.

bouncytruck · 09-11-2003, 11:40 AM

Could be a bad ball joint too. But the wear from that would most likely be on the inside.

HatGuy · 09-11-2003, 01:24 PM

The other side has even wear. Sometimes I hear a "pop"
when turning real hard to the right and standing still. Like
when I am getting out of a parallel parking space.I think if I rotate tires it would just wear out all 4 quicker. If it is alinement
are the fronts seprate? I ask this because the passange side
wears perfect.
Thanks everyone,

3wbdriver · 09-11-2003, 01:56 PM

I don't know. It sounds terminal. If you want I can run up there from the Bayou state and take that "wreck" off your hands before it starts nickel and diming you to death. Seriously, If you are getting a "pop" on turns, it's probably a ball joint. I've had all 4 of mine replaced in the last 40,000 miles, but I run a larger tire than you do too. Might not hurt to check for bearing slack either.

HatGuy · 09-11-2003, 06:41 PM

Thanks 3wbdriver (lol)

How much money are we talking about?
I mean to fix ball joints.

3wbdriver · 09-12-2003, 11:16 AM

I think I paid $100 give or take, to have the last 2 replaced. They did it in conjunction with a front end alignment.

bouncytruck · 09-12-2003, 11:33 AM

I was quoted around $700 to do all four from several places. With a few new tools, I pulled the old knuckel off and took it to Midas to have the new ball joints pressed in. I think they charged me $20 to press it in. Harborfreighttools had a press for $20 right after I finished mine. I also replaced the axel u-joint on one side and did a break job since it was all ready apart. My ball joint was so shot, I had to use a grinder to get the castle nut off the top because the whole ball joint was just spinning freely.

JayDubBlazer · 09-13-2003, 02:19 AM

As much as I hate it I will have to do a good once over of my suspension soon.

09-11-2003, 07:17 AM	#1
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	What did this This uneven wear is only on the drivers side. Any advice? Attached Images __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-11-2003, 10:31 AM	#4
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	Do you rotate your tires? With everything snug and tight on these, there is an ever so slight amount of positive camber with the steering straight(the top of the tire leans out). If you've never rotated the tires, this might be the cause. Of course, both fronts should have the same type of wear if this was the cause. __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

09-11-2003, 11:40 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Could be a bad ball joint too. But the wear from that would most likely be on the inside. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-11-2003, 01:24 PM	#6
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	The other side has even wear. Sometimes I hear a "pop" when turning real hard to the right and standing still. Like when I am getting out of a parallel parking space.I think if I rotate tires it would just wear out all 4 quicker. If it is alinement are the fronts seprate? I ask this because the passange side wears perfect. Thanks everyone, Attached Images __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-11-2003, 01:56 PM	#7
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	I don't know. It sounds terminal. If you want I can run up there from the Bayou state and take that "wreck" off your hands before it starts nickel and diming you to death. Seriously, If you are getting a "pop" on turns, it's probably a ball joint. I've had all 4 of mine replaced in the last 40,000 miles, but I run a larger tire than you do too. Might not hurt to check for bearing slack either. __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

09-11-2003, 07:31 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,268	You need an alignment. The toe adjustment is out of whack. If the front suspension had adjustable camber, it could be that.

09-11-2003, 08:51 AM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,957	I second that

09-11-2003, 06:41 PM	#8
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Thanks 3wbdriver (lol) How much money are we talking about? I mean to fix ball joints. Attached Images __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

09-12-2003, 11:16 AM	#9
3wbdriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: West Central Louisiana Posts: 82	I think I paid $100 give or take, to have the last 2 replaced. They did it in conjunction with a front end alignment. __________________ '72 Blazer, 4WD, 350/4 spd. Affectionately known as "Da Beast" '04 Silverado (new daily driver) '00 Intrepid (wife's ride) It's a BLAZER dude! No options, no emblems, no a/c, no fancy shmancy. It's a BLAZER....

09-12-2003, 11:33 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I was quoted around $700 to do all four from several places. With a few new tools, I pulled the old knuckel off and took it to Midas to have the new ball joints pressed in. I think they charged me $20 to press it in. Harborfreighttools had a press for $20 right after I finished mine. I also replaced the axel u-joint on one side and did a break job since it was all ready apart. My ball joint was so shot, I had to use a grinder to get the castle nut off the top because the whole ball joint was just spinning freely. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-13-2003, 02:19 AM	#11
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	As much as I hate it I will have to do a good once over of my suspension soon. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

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