ironweasel80

My new (to me) 2001 SCrew 4x4 is showing a lot of wear on the inside of the front driver (left front) tire. Normally I would say that the camber is off, but a cursory glance at the suspension components doesn't give me an idea if the camber is adjustable on these trucks. The passenger front tire has normal wear for comparison.

I'm also thinking this could be a wheel bearing issue because I have a vibration in the front end over 70 MPH that doesn't really change depending on road speed like a tire that's out of balance would cause.

Any suggestions?

the01kingranch

Alignment. Or could be because of previous alignment.

Jbrew

Stick a level on your rims when parked on a level surface. If it's out more than a 1/8", the alignment is VERY bad.

ironweasel80

I guess I'll add "Get an alignment" to the list of things this truck still needs.

danfan

X 2 on getting an alignment. You can also buy a kit which makes it possible to adjust the camber. They cost very little, as I recall, and the shop can easily install them when doing the alignment.

mbb

Obviously your out of alignment, bad

Check yur ball joints......

Normally both sides will be bad

But, a new tire, or swap from back to front can hide that

Jbrew

I agree. Those treads are too far gone IMO, I couldn't put that one on back. I'm not sure the rear axle bearing would forgive me. Perhaps a spare?

ironweasel80

This weekend I'll take a better look at it and check out the wheel bearing, upper / lower ball joints, and do a driveway alignment check.

This truck came down from Colorado via auction and I've only had it about 3 weeks, so I'm still trying to get all the major repairs done...should be fun.

Jbrew

Right , jack the front end, preform the wobble test.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
Turn off air suspension system, if equipped. Raise and support front of vehicle under lower control arm. Have
assistant grasp tire at upper and lower edge. Move tire in and out in a rocking motion. Replace ball joint(s) if
movement exceeds .03" (.79 mm).

ironweasel80

Finally got out there this afternoon and there's a decent amount of play and a nifty "clunk" when I wiggle the wheel from the top & bottom. Didn't see the ball joints moving at all and the clunk was coming from roughly the center of the wheel.

Looks like I'll be putting a new bearing / hub in there for my next repair. Hrumph.