1970 Buick Skylark front tires

ADRIANA CHAVERRI

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1970 BUICK SKYLARK

Suspension problem
1970 Buick Skylark V8 Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual alot miles

the guy who I bought the car from had lowered the front end by heating the springs. I didnt want a lowrider I wanted a muscle car so I replaced the springs and shockes and now the front tires are bent out, ive gone through tires like crazy because they wear out on the inside of the tire quickly. I know something was damaged and bent from that guy lowering the front but what? When driving the steering has so much play i'm afraid to drive it to rough.

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BMRFIXIT

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Have you tried an alignment
it should help also it may tell at least what side is the problem

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Friday, January 18th, 2008 AT 8:31 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

There is so much that can be wrong with the front end after being modified in that manner that I would recommend that the suspension be inspected by a qualified mechanic, this is something that will need to be visually inspected with a trained eye to pick up defects. The usual things will be alignment, ball joints, control arm bushes, etc. Have an inspection & report done before doing any work.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Friday, January 18th, 2008 AT 8:35 PM