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Not sure why, but the rear ends of 240s I've had all seem to be offset a bit from the front - really noticeable if you drive straight through light snow and then look at the tracks from the tires. I guess it's a function of the Panhard rod (track bar) in relation to the ride height as determined by spring rate and vehicle load, and it could be altered with an adjustable panhard rod. Toe problems, however, aren't so simple and are the result of some sort of impact. I'd definitely take John's approach and replace it if it's bent. There's enough float in the bearings that it wouldn't necessarily cause noise, but I wouldn't bother straightening a bent housing, even if a shop says they can do it. I hit a curb one night, trying to miss a fire hydrant, as I slid down a hill in an ice storm. Buckled the panhard rod, bent the housing, and folded the rim up into the caliper. Took about $150 and the next afternoon to put things right. The worst of it was the lower shock bolts, seized into the sleeves.
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Chris, Dartmouth NS Canada 70 M-B 280SE, 83 245DL, 84 244 turbo, 90 780 turbo, 92 VW Golf, 90 740 Rex/Regina
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