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Front wheel took huge hit, now steering feels odd...?
Posted by Norm [Email] (more from Norm) on Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:15:06
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As luck would have it, a 4" * 4" fence post fell off a pick-up truck right in my path. I hit it with my right front wheel going about 70Kms. Bent the inside 1/2 of lip of my 17" Ronal RT rim beyond repair. I'm sure my Koni shocks set max and Intrax springs didn't lessen the shock any. Have since replaced the rim, the sway bar end bushings and the upper control arm bushings, which were broken on the right side. I also had the leaking steering rack replaced under warranty (from a previous rack replacement 3 months ago). All this and although it feels better, the ride still doesn't feel the same. Before the hit it was an extremely smooth ride. While it is still very driveable, I seem to sense a 'rubbing' feeling (although I don't hear a noticeable rubbing sound)through the steering wheel whether I'm under power or just coasting at any speed. Under acceleration, the car seems to shudder a bit. The car doesn't pull in any direction, even when I take my hands off the wheel. Any ideas? I'm not sure whether to look into the drive shafts, bearings,frame damage or ??? Visual inspection doesn't point to anything obvious.
Thanks
Norm
1989 900TC 5 speed (135,000Kms)
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