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Crashed, now somethings screwy...

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Crashed, now somethings screwy...

Ok I was stupid and ran off of a dirt road at about 45 mph, hitting a 1-foot hill and jumping it. when I finally got the car off, the wheels were... off. The front tires are no longer parallel, the left tire is about 15 degrees off, facing outward. I tried to drive home, but it wore the hell out of the tire, causing it to blow out. I finally got it towed home and jacked it up, and cant figure out whats wrong. nothing appears broken, and I dont beleive the frame is bent. I pulled the wheel off, still cant really tell, I was thinking either the spindle bent or the alignment was just knocked way out. does anyone know how to check the tolerances on suspention parts, to determine whats bent or off?
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 06:33 AM
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you bent or broke something. if the wheel isn't bent then it's a steering, suspension, or frame part. you ought to be able to see damage. if not put it on a frame rack and/or alignment machine and check it.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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I cant see any visible damage, Im gonna have the car towed to a chassis/suspention specialist in my area and have him take a look. Without visible damage, I dont know where to start, and I dont have the proper equipment to check everything.
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