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From: hsu@cvl.UUCP (Dave Hsu)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: 4X4 FRONT ENDS
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Date: Fri, 19-Apr-85 22:33:33 EST
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> 
> >>I have noticed the front tires on my 1983 full sized Bronco wearing more
> >>on the outside (of the vehicle) than the inside. This was after 15,000
> 
> 
> My '82 Bronco (I'm the original owner) now has about 60k miles on it. The
> front tires DO wear more on the outside, particularly the right side. Of
> course, this could be due partially to my (a) driving habits and (b) my
> particular commuting area. The dealer verified the alignment on the 
> machine, as in your case. This is my second Ford truck, having put 90k
> miles on my first one. I'm convinced that nothing can be done to
> change the idiosyncrasies of Ford truck front ends. They have enough
> other redeeming qualities to make up for this.

Bad news guys....Bronco owners aren't alone.  The same problem plagued my
'79 Club Wagon, and the only solution was to have the twin-I beams modified
by a reputable shop.  Voila...no wear problems since.  But it was
mysterious for a while...the Ford dealer couldn't cure it when HE tried to
modify it.

(go on, blame it on the engineers)

-dave