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Old 08-19-2007, 05:26 PM
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300SD rear end suspension problems

after a 2000mi trip, I noticed that the left rear tire had the inside corner worn almost to the steel belt

any suggestions as to what I should be looking at ?
or is this a job for a shop ?

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Old 08-19-2007, 08:23 PM
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Spring, spring seat, rubber spacers, rear control arm bushings causing it to cock sideways (gives pretty significant torque steer).

Peter
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Old 08-19-2007, 09:34 PM
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aounds like a bent or rusty lower a arm.

If it is rusty it is also collapsing.

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