1989 Ford Bronco Tires in at top

Tiny
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When ever I go in reverse the top of my tires go in twoards the motor alot. Like something heavy sat on the front of my truck. How do I fix that?
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 3:21 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

Check that the wheel bearings are not loose first, jack up the wheel and there should not be any movement when rocking the wheel top to bottom, check this first.

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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 4:21 AM
Tiny
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Thats what I thought at first but there is no movement top to bottom or left to right.
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 5:57 AM
Tiny
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Is there any movement in the steering knuckle?

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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 8:24 AM
Tiny
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I can't find any slack or movement in any mechanical parts on the front end. Thats what has me so stumped. I can normally fix things, but this is way too complicated. I am hoping to get out of a thousand dollar repair bill. Im a welder not a doctor.
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 5:28 PM
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I would now get someone who understands suspension components to watch for any movement when you load the suspension up in reverse, they should be able to see any movement.

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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:53 PM
Tiny
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I will try that, I appreciate your help.
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 12:04 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find,

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mark
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 12:12 AM
Tiny
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My bet is the inner I-Beam bushings are bad. This happens allot when an older truck has an oil leak and leaks oil on the bushings. In time, the oil will deteriorate the rubber.
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 8:59 PM

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