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Dan76spit

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hello all,
I have recently noticed that my passenger tire leans in more than the drivers tire. I know that they usually lean in at the top but im not sure if they should both be the same amount or is its ok if they are different. I put a level on the tire and the drivers leans about 3/4" from top to bottom. The passengers leans about 1 1/4" from top to bottom. Just wondering if this is normal and if its not what might be my issue.
Second issue when im driving I can hear a noise coming from the back and it sounds like the drive shaft u-joint. Its speeds up as i go faster and it sounds like its rotational. If I take off kind of hard I can get a small clunk. Is this the drive shaft u-joint? Does it just need to be greased or does it need to be replaced? I tried to grease it but the nipple is so far in I cant get the grease gun on it to grease it.
thanks here is a pic of the car back together after I painted it. You may remember i recently posted pics of my first diy paint job. Thanks everyone...
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The tire lean is spring, either needs replaced or rearched, and the clunk is one of the axle u joints. They can be a real pita to see but if they are clicking and clunking, it should be to the point that you will see rust stains at the bearing caps of the offending unit.

On a side note, make sure that the spring bushes, where they bolt to the outer uprights haven't gone away. Grab the top of the tire, and push and pull and see if you can get any movement.
 
I agree, check the bushings in the end of the springs. Jack the car up and pull/push on the top of the tire. While the car is up in the air, inspect the u-joint for rust or looseness. Don't forget to grease the rear hubs while you are under there. It is a bit of a PIA to change the ones on the axle, but it is do able. On a good note, the u-joints are pretty common and cheap, Volvo and Toyota use them as well. If you have an Advanced Auto Parts near you they go for $8-9 or so, made in the USA, and are greasable. Here's the part#;

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Looks like your paint job came out great Dan!
 
BTW, nice paint as well! What color is that? That Spit looks just like my first!
 
ok greased the rear hubs thats done. when i jack the car up and push/pull on the tire I dont get any movement in the passenger tire. I havent tried the drivers one yet. Do you have to take the drivshaft out to change the u-joint or can you do it from under the car? thanks ive never done a u-joint before should I start by changing the drivshaft one and see if that makes a difference and than move to the axles or just do them all? thanks...

The paint color is called hugger orange. Its made by duplicolor.
 
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