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Rear axle is all wonky: burning up tires.

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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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Default Rear axle is all wonky: burning up tires.

I can't figure this one out: I've rubbed bald some perfectly new BFG At's () on the rear axle. Fronts still look brand new.

The crazy part: they're bald on the outside edges. Positive Camber?!
We're talking a solid beam axle with no known accidents or even gentle bumps that could have bent it.

What am I missing?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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Wheel bearings are most likely gone or just really really loose/worn
 

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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FantomRover
Wheel bearings are most likely gone or just really really loose/worn
I second this , wow I bet you jack up a wheel slowly you can watch the wheel droop
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Rear steer.

How about your bushings, got any left back there?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Which bushings are you referring to? Lower trailing arms?
Visual inspection doesn't bring up any major concerns with them or the upper A frame.

I'll jack it up and give the road wheels a good shake, but last I had it up nothing seemed out of the ordinary regarding the bearings or stub axle assembly on either side.
 
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