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Pls help need your expertise.... (hit a curb)

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Old 08-26-09 | 10:47 PM
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Hi all!!!iam new to CL but reading a lot of post...I had an unfortunate accident well i hit a curb and now something is squeaking any idea what i could have damaged?when i hit the breaks it goes away.... ty in advance guys...
Old 08-26-09 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by matsueey
Hi all!!!iam new to CL but reading a lot of post...I had an unfortunate accident well i hit a curb and now something is squeaking any idea what i could have damaged?when i hit the breaks it goes away.... ty in advance guys...
First of, welcome to CL!

Sorry to hear about the wheel. When you drive at high speed does your steering wheel vibrate? If so, wheel is bent and that is one possibility. And do you still hear the squeak at high speed?

EDIT: High speed - more than 55mph

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Old 08-27-09 | 01:09 AM
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ty so much for your reply....high speed squeaking gone... drove it like 70 mph at the freeway....steering wheel vibrates a little though.

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Old 08-27-09 | 05:00 AM
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if steering wheel vibrates at 70mph might wanna rebalance your wheel and pray its not bent
Old 08-28-09 | 01:26 PM
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I would go to a good tire store with modern equipment & have them remove & inspect the wheel & tire & suspension & brakes & check balance of tire & wheel
Old 08-28-09 | 01:32 PM
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How fast did you hit the curb? I say go to a shop and have it checked before it becomes worse.
Old 08-28-09 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Byprodrive
I would go to a good tire store with modern equipment & have them remove & inspect the wheel & tire & suspension & brakes & check balance of tire & wheel
+1, go to a shop reputable shop and ask the alignment guys to inspect your front end for play or any bent parts
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ty for all yall reply guys I went to a shop and its all fixed now......lucky enough nothing damaged..(just got out of alignment)All fixed now.....
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Good to here!
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