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93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 3/18/2007 4:15:53 PM

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I'm not to up on front wheel drives but can someone tell me what causes the front tires to bow in on the 93 Tempo GL. I know it's somthing simple I just thought I would give this a try before I start replacing front end parts.

Thanks for the help.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 3/18/2007 8:04:12 PM

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Bowing in at the top or front of the tires? Either is likely bad or misajusted parts in the steering or on the wheels.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 3/18/2007 9:37:18 PM

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They bow in at the bottom the tops are out like a V... Tires edge is being wore down due to this. Could it be the struts? or just steering system.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 3/19/2007 8:59:56 AM

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Likely whoever bolted on the suspension or aligned it did a bad job. Sometimes they set the angles according to a book and with a unibody vehicle age can change the angles due to warpage and movement. Also the angles are commonly set funny to overcome torque stress. This occurs (since the driving wheels are in the front) when you step on the gas - the torque changes the angles on the front wheels when under the power of the engine/trans./axles. If you think the struts are bad - carefully but firmly bounce the front end of the car down and up about 5 times and let go - count how many times (if any) it continues to bounce. If over 2 or 3 your struts are shot and need replaced. Otherwise you likely need a good alignment technician. Indicate that you're having a problem with the tire wear and you'd like the caster and camber checked (even though it's non-adjustable on many models). If it's got a problem they should be able to tell you - and don't feel alone. I had to grind and change the mounting holes on the struts on my unibody car to re-achieve proper alignment. It was a huge pain in the ass. They do make caster or camber? (I get the two confused often) adjustment plates now for at least the Mustangs. They may have some for the Tempo (or maybe the Mustang types fit) but I am foggy on that.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 3/22/2007 9:04:20 PM

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Thanks for the help... It did shine some light on it for me.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 4/12/2007 12:31:47 AM

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by the way goinstrong camber is the amount the wheels are tilted in or out and caster is how far the strut or equivilent is tipped back..i always think about motorcycle forks for the caster as a little reminder.

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 4/12/2007 5:01:35 AM

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Does anyone know if they sell adjustable caster cambers for the Tempo?and where would be a good place to start looking

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RE: 93 Tempo front wheels bowing in - 4/12/2007 2:18:19 PM

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go to partsamerica.com..they have them for you car for about 55 bucks