leaning tire

[90turbo]

I've got a 90 spirit 5/spd..pretty much stock...anyways since i've had the car the back drivers side tire has always leaned. (top out more the the botom). The wheel bearings seem good..what else would cause this??? shocks are new too. outside tread on tire is balding. Also i put new wheel bearings on the front of the car and every since that was done drivers side tire in front makes a squeaking noise...not brake related or anything...noise slows down with car etc....anybody got any ideas?

[MiniMopar]

Previous owner skid into a curb, most likely, and bent the axle. It can usually be fixed with a full alignment job. If it's really bad you may need to swap the axle out.

If the squeak doesn't go away when you apply the brakes, it could be something related to the axles, like the grease seal ring or something.

[ShelbyZD]

No one said anything about an alignment. That might help.

[MiniMopar]

Umm...yeah I did.

[looneytuner]

If the wheel lean is noticeable by eyeball, the axle is bent (hub mount), probably more than an alignment shop wants to mess with. (liability)
On the front, check the axle nut for tightness. The rotor could be leaning against the pad. You should definitely get a pro to check both problems QUICK.

[turbovanman]

The squeak is either the axle rubbing on the seal in the wheel bearing and you didn't lube the lip or the brake pads are dry and squeaking.

[ShelbyZD]

Umm...yeah I did.

oh yeah.. :thumb: Musta been late that night. :(

[90turbo]

So, if a rear axle is in order...and i found one at a junk yard, what would be a fair price to pay for one??? Will any other cars axle fit also??? As for the noise on the front tire; applying brakes doesn't change sound at all. Even going very slow in gear or out of gear car makes the same noise. sound slows down with speed. turning or anything else has no effect on wheel sound....something else i have noticed....i had the hood open looking around awhile back and was giving it throttle from under the hood. Well, when reving car up over 3/4 of the way the hose that goes to the tb collapses!!!! I guess from its age. What is this hose called so i can get a new one. thanks again for all the responses...you guys are GREAT!!!!!

[looneytuner]

Well, when reving car up over 3/4 of the way the hose that goes to the tb collapses!!!! I guess from its age. What is this hose called so i can get a new one.
You have a mouse nest in the computer??????????? Or the air filter is clogged................with a mouse nest.
Something is blocking the flow. Best find it before it gets sucked past the air filter.

[turbovanman]

So, if a rear axle is in order...and i found one at a junk yard, what would be a fair price to pay for one??? Will any other cars axle fit also??? As for the noise on the front tire; applying brakes doesn't change sound at all. Even going very slow in gear or out of gear car makes the same noise. sound slows down with speed. turning or anything else has no effect on wheel sound....something else i have noticed....i had the hood open looking around awhile back and was giving it throttle from under the hood. Well, when reving car up over 3/4 of the way the hose that goes to the tb collapses!!!! I guess from its age. What is this hose called so i can get a new one. thanks again for all the responses...you guys are GREAT!!!!!


Anywhere from $50-$200 is what you'll get charged and where you get it from. Also, get the spindle that bolts on the rear axle. You need to get the same one that came with your car.

Sounds like a wheel bearing is gone, or its a bad tire.