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9th April 2024, 05:53 PM
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Control Arms Seized, unable to wheel align
Hi there, just had new tyres fitted to the GQ with a wheel alignment also. The shop said though the wheel alignment is 'better' now its still not perfect because the 'control arms' are seized. First of all control arms are rear and only front alignment can be adjusted so what he talking about here you reckon and would he be talking about uppers or lowers? He had an accent so it was really hard to understand him... Cheers
White 1994 GQ Patrol Manual Diesel 4.2
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9th April 2024 05:53 PM
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9th April 2024, 07:57 PM
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10th April 2024, 12:33 AM
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I wonder then if he was implying that the bushes had collapsed and as such the diff had moved thereby preventing proper alignment between the front and back. Ive had a quick look and see no evidence of this but will need to jack it up and get underneath for a proper look. Maybe remove completely and check.....
White 1994 GQ Patrol Manual Diesel 4.2
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10th April 2024, 08:17 PM
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The confusion comes from whether he's referring to the front or rear since typically, the front wheel alignment is what's adjusted. Given your vehicle, it's possible the mechanic meant the front control arms, which play a crucial role in aligning the wheels. Seized control arms can't adjust to the correct angles, leading to an imperfect alignment. It might be a good idea to ask for a more detailed explanation or get a second opinion from another mechanic.
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11th April 2024, 01:06 AM
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Think you may have hit the nail on the head there. He's talking about Radius Arms !!!!
White 1994 GQ Patrol Manual Diesel 4.2
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11th April 2024, 08:17 AM
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The master farter
So if its the radius arms there can only be two things. The bushes where it bolts to under the diff housing, or the end bushes where it bolts to the chassis. More than likely the bushes under the diff, but while the arms are out change the end bushes also
Last edited by mudski; 11th April 2024 at 08:54 AM.
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11th April 2024, 10:24 AM
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yep will do, thanks. Now to get a 'spare pair' so I can do in advance.....
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