My son bought a '82 4x and I noticed the front left wheel is leaning toward the engine when the wheels are straight. I've had an '82 for 13 yrs and I never had this problem even after years of abuse! I really enjoy these trucks, they are quite tough. Just wondering what I would be looking at to fix the 5 degree loss of vertical. He has replaced all the wheel bearings in good order but I would like to know what to check at this point. Thanks..........

 

Sounds like the trunion bearings and/or races are worn out, or the shims are incorrect.

 

hey ya that eather would be the bearings on top and bottom of the knuckle. i replaced mine when i rebuild my frontend and the only place in towm that had those bearing were the stealership. cost me 84 bucks for 2!
what you can do is if it is that bearing there should be a number on it google it and it should come up with a place you can get them. 30303J2 i think this is the number but i may be wrong.

 

thanks for the info, we'll get on it, get in it, get it stuck again, then get pulled out...........sand scorpions rip&tear

 

couldnt of said it better

 

Check out Skymanufacturing.com
They sell the rebuild kits with all the gaskets, seals, shims, bearings and races for $75.