Bent Wheel Hub and Front A Arms

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Jan 24, 2007 | 02:36 PM

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Bear4570

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Bent Wheel Hub and Front A Arms

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Originally posted by: MattStevens
Thanks a bunch, you have been very helpful! I too thought about putting the left tire on the right side to see what it looks like. Until Monday, the 29th when the front right hub and rack gets here I'll have to wait. Once I got home last night, I really looked it over well, placing a straight edge where ever a bearing surface would allow. It appears to be in perfect condition. My fingers are crossed that I only had a slight bend to the front right hub, maybe the steel wheel too, I'll have to explore that once the hub get to me. It could have been worse for sure. I plan on living to 100 so I better be careful. I bought the machine to be work- horse not a play-toy; although it is alot of fun.

I would think that before the hub bent the A-arms and/or the tie rods would bend.

Jan 25, 2007 | 08:16 PM

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hotcity49

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Bent Wheel Hub and Front A Arms

I have seen this same thing before. Check where your "A" arms mount to the frame. Look for chipped or flaked paint. I have had machine like that come in and it actually bent the frame before that "A" arm bent. I don't know how to post a pic here but if ya need I think I have a pic of it.