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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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I have a 2003 silverado and my right front tire is starting to tilt in towards the finder , I do have a bell tech 2" drop on the front (coil and shocks). I am going to be putting 20" rims on. So what do I need to fix it, new spindles or control arms? Also the truck is some what built for performance wise. Do any of you know where I can find rear upper and lower control bars, if they are even made for my year. Hope someone can give me so info in the right direction

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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So one gots to have some useful info
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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had the alignment checked?
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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bad ball joints??
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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it may be the ball joint
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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put the truck up on a jack and get the suspension unloaded, where the wheel is off the ground and turns, grab the top of the tire and shake it back and forth, you shouldnt have any play in there... if you do, your ball joints are shot, replace tops and bottoms at the same time while you have it apart IMO... no sense in taking it all back apart in 10K miles because the other one finally gave up. do it once and be done with it. Also, check the bushings the control arms actually ride in, make sure they are still round and not worn out. This would cause the same thing.

I just noticed, where in VA are you??
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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no joke! I'm in Norfolk... I'm always out and about with the truck... you should make it out to some of the gatherings on Sat night... Bass Pro in Hampton has been the spot for a little while now. I heard Jenro's is tapering off quite a bit. Too many snobby old guys LOL...

Shoot me a PM and let's get up and do a cruise or something... if you need any help with mods, I'm always available to help when I'm not working!!!!
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i agree with them, ball joint most likely. that or your alignment is just off, a little too much negative camber
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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second qeustion, do any of you know where I can find rear upper and lower control bars
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