I posted this before and the question closed before it was answered properly. This is an effort to prove or disprove a managers claim that they indeed do cause feathering, in most cases it‘s the primary culprit, that I am wrong when I say tie rods are the primary culprit and CV‘s are unrelated to the wear. Yet some how sources of this claim are nowhere to be found.So I ask can they? Why? Or why not? What causes it? And what do CV‘s really do?I myself am a graduate of an Automotive Institute with an Automotive Diploma and have Alignment Certifications, I know they do not. However, I am curious to see everyone‘s answer on this matter.And lastly please site your sources, because if in fact they do then I need to get a refund for my courses.Thank you.
a cv joint allows for the variable and ever changing angels that the drive axle has to make in order to distribute power form the engine to the tires. the feathering is more than likely an alignment issue, tow that is out of adjustment. given that the toe is adjusted through the tie rods. i have to agree with you. ase certified master tech, i cannot site a book, but it is a simple alignment issue.
No! It is very slippery when wet. Also, in cold climates, it will crack when it freezes unless you use a specific tile and specific materials and procedures to install it.
It would be ok with multiflex, but be sure you seal well in Louisanna. If it is covered and open on the sides to the elements, i wouldn't go with ceramic.
As you know, the alignment is controlled by the steering knuckle. So worn ball joints, improper tie rod angles, or a bent strut tower can affect the angle that the knuckle addresses the road. The only thing I can think of with CV joints is torque steer that might cause one tire to present more torque to the road than the other side. But that's not even a CV issue as much as an axle length, thickness issue. Even then however, torque steer shouldn't cause feathering if the tire is addressing the road properly. To imply that it would affect tire wear would also imply that the knuckle is tilting during acceleration--which would indicate a bad ball joint or strut mount (or control arm bushing issue)
Either one would be ok, the adhesive you use would be more important.
