Outer Limits 4x4 Board

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.

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.

Sounds like it needs a complete rebush, the whole front end.

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