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 Jul 6, 2004 - 5:24 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 28, '04 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I was just wondering if you guys who are good with cars out there can give me a possible diagnosis of what's wrong with my car. I'm probably going to take it to a shop soon but I'd like to know before I go there.
Basically, I hit a curb going about 25mph which sorta bent the bottom of the front right tire inward. When my car is goes in a straight line, the steering wheel is flying around like crazy. Any ideas on what it may be? |
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Jul 6, 2004 - 5:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
BENT RIM!!!
I did this before, try moving your front rim to the back and see if your steering wheel goes back to normal. After you replaced your rim, go get an wheel alignment. 
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Jul 6, 2004 - 1:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '04 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, I just tried moving my back tire up to the front and it was a little easier to steer but the wheel still felt extremely loose. It also still looks like the bottom of the tire is bent inward. |
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Jul 6, 2004 - 1:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '04 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Forget that, I just asked my brother what was happening and he said the bottom of the wheel isnt turning inward but it is making a lot of crackling noises. |
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Jul 6, 2004 - 5:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Make sure you check your struts and sway bar end links, if they're old they could have taken a beating (though not so bad at 25).
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Jul 7, 2004 - 4:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
cracking noises? does it make the cracking noise worse when you turn at speeds (like turn fast on a right turn and put weight on that wheel). I'm thinking it is the wheel bearing that is broken. try lifting up the car and see if the wheel wiggles and spin it and see if you hear a scratching screeching sound. |
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Jul 7, 2004 - 6:02 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
it could be any number of things...i'd say check the ball joint, and a-arm , linkage, struts sway bars..ect...good luck
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