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nemodude
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Feb 24, 2010, 4:49 PM

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So i have a 99 jetta 2.0 and just did a bunch of front end work balljoints tie rods ect. and its all straight but when going down a bumpy road it jerks the wheel around and now i noticed the front tire are bald on the out side(they were brand new) i need help i think maybe the tops of the struts is worn out (the mount peice) i just dont know if that would cause it please help me out asap!

re-tired
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Feb 24, 2010, 5:05 PM

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What about the wheel alignment ? you did not mention having it done . (Outside wear is usally a sign of excessive toe in . Looking straight won't do in modern cars with tolerances as small as 1/10 degree.

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dmac0923
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Feb 24, 2010, 8:54 PM

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worn/bad struts show "bands" across the width of the tread
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