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Vitara Problem

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Vitara Problem

Post by Spoolin »

Hi,

A mate has come across a cheap vitara (earlier model).

He noticed one of the front wheels sits inside the guard more than the other side, and also sits more towards the rear of the guard.

On further inspection in the engine bay you can see the strut has moved inwards a bit. It is noticeable when driving, more so at higher speeds. For example if you go over a bump sometimes it will move around. Its generally just uncomfortable to drive.

So is this something that can be fixed? Or a major problem?

Cheers.
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Re: Vitara Problem

Post by wardy1 »

Spoolin wrote:Hi,

A mate has come across a cheap vitara (earlier model).

He noticed one of the front wheels sits inside the guard more than the other side, and also sits more towards the rear of the guard.

On further inspection in the engine bay you can see the strut has moved inwards a bit. It is noticeable when driving, more so at higher speeds. For example if you go over a bump sometimes it will move around. Its generally just uncomfortable to drive.

So is this something that can be fixed? Or a major problem?

Cheers.
My vitara is exactly the same as you have describe a wheel alignment fixes it for a while till it all moves again.
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Post by david123 »

Sounds like it needs a complete rebush, the whole front end.
If it breaks, excellent, time for an upgrade
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Post by atari4x4 »

sounds to me that one of the strut towers is bent?
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