Hit a Big Dip going to fast!
01-05-12, 03:17 PM
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Hit a Big Dip going to fast!
Whats up all, Last night I was driving in a residential neighborhood over near my friends and I ran over a huge dip (this was no pot hole) going at least 25mph no brakes. I did not see it until it was too late then BAM! Now when I drive i get a serious pull to the right. If i let the wheel go it damn near makes a right turn and I notice a slight wobble when driving straight now. Any suggestions on what I should check first ? I normally have a buddy that does most of my work so I dont know too much about suspension/front ends. I have stock suspension and 97 stock wheels. I'm just depressed that I did this to my own car lol.
01-05-12, 03:54 PM
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I did that ages ago and managed to snap my Rack & Pinion in 2 and shatter a chunk out of the front subframe. I hope to never experience that ever again. Is your car lowered via coilovers?
01-05-12, 07:46 PM
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This just happened to me this afternoon on the freeway. 65mph, tried to overtake a rig, then BOOM! Hole in the middle of the freeway! Now, my right wheel is wobbling at high speed. I think a weight got off or something. Anyways, try checking your alignment first, then wheel balance. If there's anything wrong mechanically, the alignment guys would see it immediately. And don't cheap out, go to a reputable alignment shop.
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OP, sorry to hear that. You never think it will happen to you, but dips/pot holes just seem to jump out of nowhere most of the time.
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This just happened to me this afternoon on the freeway. 65mph, tried to overtake a rig, then BOOM! Hole in the middle of the freeway! Now, my right wheel is wobbling at high speed. I think a weight got off or something. Anyways, try checking your alignment first, then wheel balance. If there's anything wrong mechanically, the alignment guys would see it immediately. And don't cheap out, go to a reputable alignment shop.
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