Theories on possible cause of off center wheel on 4kq sought.

[Nate Stuart]

How about an incorrect(opposing side) ball joint?

-Nate
'89 90tq
www.newtsplace.com/90tq

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Sexton" <5kcstq at codenet.net>

> HAudi,
>     The front passenger wheel on my 86 4kq is about 1" off center toward
> the rear of the car, as measured by comparing wheel to wheel centers
> between the two sides of the car.  In other words, I measured the
> distance between front and rear wheel centers on the drivers side, and
> compared it to the measurement taken on the passenger side, and there
> was a disparity of about 1" between the two measurements.  I can't find
> any evidence of frame damage on that front corner, but the wheel is
> definitely off center.  Also, the car drives down the road straight as
> an arrow, and doesn't seem to wear the affected tire abnormally.  Any
> theories as to what might cause this malady?  Could it be a bent control
> arm or bent subframe?  Anyone know of a way to isolate the cause?
>     I am about to start an MC conversion on the car, and don't want to
> waste my effort only to find out later that the front frame is hosed.
> Thanks for your thoughts,
> Tim Sexton