1998 Jeep Cherokee Excessive Front Tire Wear

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SIGDARYL
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About 6 months ago I took my Cherokee in for an oil change and tire rotation. They suggested that I didn't rotate the tires until I fixed some worn out suspension/steering components (I think they said the sway bar links) that were causing some abnormal wear on my front tires. It began on the front passenger side tire that was wearing excessively on the inside of the tire. Since then, the same tire has seen excessive wear pretty much all over and now my driver side front tire seems to be wearing excessively in a similar manner. Meanwhile, my rear tires seem to be just fine and I'm certain that all 4 tires have the correct air pressure. Could this really be as simple of a fix as replacing the sway bar links and bushings?
Aug 29, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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sure, and component from the front end suspension can cause uneven wear on the tires
Aug 29, 2010 at 1:53 PM
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