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Car crabbing 200 1991

Was followed by a friend and he said my car was going up the road sideways. I had no idea, it wasn't pulling or making any other indications. It does however have aslight rearend clunk.

Trailing arm bushing? Hard job? Anyone make their own tool? Does it work?

TIA








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    Car crabbing 200 1991

    As others have mentioned, it is probably an illusion due to the rear track being narrower than the front. When my wife claimed that my brick was going down the road crooked, I did check it. It is fairly easy to do, measure from the sidewall of each rear tire with a tape measure to the inner lip of the fender opening... should be the same on both sides (or very close). Also measure from the rear tip of the rocker panel to the tire on both sides, likewise the readings should match.

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    Car crabbing 200 1991

    Do your tires wear unevenly or does your car pull in one direction?

    It's most likely just an illusion. I've had it said about my car and I see it with other 240 wagons. The wagons seem to be the worst.

    If your friend were in the passenger seat of the car following you, it will look like your car is crabbing the other way.

    Its kind of like the portraits that have eyes that follow you around the room.

    Find a 240 when your driving around and you'll see what I mean. Follow the 240 normally and then try to move over to the rt. so you are right in the middle if the 240 in front of you. If you can, move over even further rt. and see what it looks like.

    It's weird.







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