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Chicago - Inner Front Tire Wear
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08-16-2017, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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Chicago - Inner Front Tire Wear
Hey guys,
I recently came down to Chicago from Toronto. Before coming down I changed my front tires because the inside edges were balding, so I put on two mint tires on before making the trip. Last week I noticed my new tires are starting to bald from the inside as well. I did alignment 6 months ago. I'm starting to think it may be bad control arms and tie rods. I usually buy parts from fcpeuro. Any recommendations on shops that reputable and well priced? Thanks |
08-16-2017, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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South loop. I'm here until end of September. I was initially going to DIY once I got back home but seeing the excessive wear in two weeks already on the newer tires, I'll have to get it done asap.
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08-22-2017, 08:04 AM | #4 |
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you may want to contact them first. But check them out. Their pretty close by South Loop.
http://www.wizardwerkschi.com/ |
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08-22-2017, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys for the recommendations. I took it to a different shop in West Loop for free diagnostic. I was told I need front tension rod bushings and both front struts replaced and alignment. Was quoted over $2100 (6 hour labour 850, 1250 parts), which I find very steep for those two jobs. Is it better just to replace the entire tension strut instead of bushing? Any aftermarket strut suggestions?
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08-23-2017, 07:30 AM | #6 | |
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08-23-2017, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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Mojo, do you have a shop or do you do this on the side? Let me know if i need something done to my car, you can be my go to person. Thanks.
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08-24-2017, 08:00 AM | #8 |
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08-24-2017, 09:19 AM | #9 |
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I do all my work from my own garage. Yes it's on Jackstands and makes life harder, but stuff like this isn't hard at all especially when I've done 4 cars already
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08-25-2017, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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that is 1/4 from what your car is worth. All in you are looking at what those idiots ask for labor. That is parts, labor and alignment.
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