1996 Toyota 4Runner Wheel bowing out

Tiny
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  • 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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  • 137,000 MILES
I just bought the truck last week and now I'm noticing the front left hand wheel bowing out. Just wondering what all I need to check and where to begin. It has a 3" lift on it.
Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 10:11 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

jack up the wheel and check for any slop in the wheel bearing and swivel hub, there should be none at all, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 11:47 PM
Tiny
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Well there's no play but something is scrubbing when I spin the hub. I can't tell if it's the bearings or not, it sounds external. I will pull the caliper off tomorrow and see what it is for sure. Don't know why it's kicking out still though.
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 3:10 AM
Tiny
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Hi there,

Did you check the suspension for loose and worn components as well, I will check out a pic and try and advise on what exactly to check.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 3:22 AM
Tiny
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Hello there, I didn't have alot of time to mess with it today but I did look and I don't see anything jumping out at me as far as being loose and worn out. Someone mentioned adjusting the cam bolts on the lower control arm. Is that accurate?

Thanks for the advice!
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 10:24 PM
Tiny
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Any alignment setting must be done on an alignment machine, the adjustments are far to fine to be done by eye,

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Sunday, May 30th, 2010 AT 6:59 AM

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