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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: greenhornet on 12 May 2004, 21:02

Title: Back wheels have vertical movemetn
Post by: greenhornet on 12 May 2004, 21:02

Hello all.

My back wheels have vertical movement. From looking at the car from behind, the wheels are NOT vertical but angled from the top down to the bottom. Similar to how ralley car wheels are. I don't think the wheels bearings are at fault as there is no horizontal movement. Any ideas on possible faults? I'm taking the wife to Sky in June over a 3 hour drive so need to get this sorted asap.

Thanks.

Green.

Title: Re:Back wheels have vertical movemetn
Post by: Dizzie on 12 May 2004, 23:43

they should have a small amount of camber. it helps corner better.

Title: Re:Back wheels have vertical movemetn
Post by: greenhornet on 13 May 2004, 06:29

Thanks dizzie, but my wheels give slight movement. I don't think this should happen.

Any other ideas?

Title: Re:Back wheels have vertical movemetn
Post by: Len on 30 June 2004, 10:36

Suspension bushes.

Title: Re:Back wheels have vertical movemetn
Post by: Dizzie on 03 July 2004, 23:34

if the play is at the top the bush at the top of the shock could be worn and will probably fall all over the floor if you remove the shock.

if there's play at the bottom it could be rear beam play. Both sides will move if it's the rear beam as they are one. :)