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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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From: Surrey,BC,Canada
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L 600cfm carb
Transmission: 700R4 (auto)
steering is screwed

hey, a while ago i cracked into a concrete divider at about 40km on the drivers side front fender. it wasnt too bad, the fender and nose were bent in and sanded down. since then my steering has been total crap and pulling fairly hard to the right most of the time. some times it almost drives straight though. what could be causeing this? would a wheel alignment fix this? or did i break some steering component? also, since getting the body damage fixed, i noticed my tire now rubs against the back of the wheel well when i turn left fairly sharp. this is really annoying, and the sound it makes is really embarasing. any ideas on what i should do?
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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first i would check for any frame problems or bent suspension pieces, any kinda hit can damage important pieces on the car..

if you find anything bent,cracked, i would replace them..

once everything is a good as you can get it i would then get an alignment..

good luck.
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