Front wheel toe change during jounce and rebound is normal provided the change is:

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Front wheel toe change during jounce and rebound is normal provided the change is:

Toe will shift as the front suspension moves, but symmetry matters. When the suspension goes through jounce or rebound, the front wheels’ toe angles change due to the geometry of the control arms and tie rods. If the toe change is the same on each side, the steering effect cancels out and the vehicle tracks straight with even tire wear. Unequal changes, on the other hand, can cause the car to pull to one side and uneven wear. So a equal toe change on both front wheels is normal and desirable.

Toe will shift as the front suspension moves, but symmetry matters. When the suspension goes through jounce or rebound, the front wheels’ toe angles change due to the geometry of the control arms and tie rods. If the toe change is the same on each side, the steering effect cancels out and the vehicle tracks straight with even tire wear. Unequal changes, on the other hand, can cause the car to pull to one side and uneven wear. So a equal toe change on both front wheels is normal and desirable.

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