I have a 1993 Loyale, which I love.
Recently I have been burning through rear tires. I took it to a shop and had an alignment and they told me that the rear wheels have no adjustment. They were wearing heavily on the outside of both wheels. I have also been through 2 sets of bearings (orignial set went, then replaced the full arm from a yard off a subie with bad front end damage and only 130K on it).
The mechanic said he has seen this with other subarus and the answer is to 'slot' the rear wheel components to allow for adjustment then realign it (asking about 350$) . They said it is due to the rear frame sagging over time.
I am very suspicious of this and have yet to read or hear anything like it elsewhere. The shop is reputable and they seem like 'nice guys'. When speaking to a friend who used to wrench on subies in the 80's he suggested this shop and even named the guy I spoke to.
I have searched around the forums but haven't seen any reference to a problem with rear alignment and frame.
I am going to search for a bushing kit (hopefully find an all in one package deal) and replace all the rubber on both sides in the back.
Can anyone confirm or deny this??
Also, anyone know of a good source of bushing kits? My local shop couldn't find anything in their catalogue that would work.
Ah, and yes...this forum is fantastic...I've already lost a number of hours just browsing posts...yeah for the USMB!
