Suspension Guru question

[JayG]

What you said Monty makes sense

JB, no rotor drag. Ill have to check the CV and drive shaft, but the vibration is coming from the front in any case

The drop links are not a lot of $, easy to change, and won't change the alignment in replacing, so that may be the first thing I try

The right front tire looks like some odd wear
These tires have only 1800 miles on them. Of course, that included 1 AX and 2 track days (~180 track miles)
the right side of the tire is the outside

I may try to get a warranty adjustment for uneven tire wear

[911monty]

Jay; Looking at that picture you need to get the car on a rack. The feathered center tread indicates a definite toe problem. Check track rod (tie rod) and control arm for play. Not likely a drop link problem.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Jay; Looking at that picture you need to get the car on a rack. The feathered center tread indicates a definite toe problem. Check track rod (tie rod) and control arm for play. Not likely a drop link problem.

I have never done any suspension work before.
Can I put it up on stands and check it that way?
How do I check the tie rods and control arm for play?

[911monty]

Easy job. Just jack up one side first. Then see if you can get someone to grab the wheel front to rear and rock back and forth while you look for play. Pay special attention to the ball joint on the track rod and control arm ends. There should be no movement. If there is then see if you can determine where.

PS: for clarification leave opposite wheel on the ground. This will prevent movement through the steering rack.