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Sorry it's taken so long to update you all, but I'm still recovering from the shock of the results.
Went to the dealer -- had it all checked out. The repair estimate is attached. $1200!!!!
Note -- they don't know yet whether the strut tube will need to be replaced, but they included it in the price to be safe -- on the right side, they also gave me the additional cost to replace the strut tube on the right side in order to keep everything even (if I want to).
Dealer said they would be more than happy to install my own parts if I bring them in (suggested finding a front end wreck and pulling expensive items like the knuckle). Also said they'd apply the diagnostic fee to the repairs if I got them done before the 1st of the year.
The way the Service Advisor explained it to me was that the components were bent so that not only the camber was off, but the toe in was way off -- possibly caused by a large pothole or a curb (of which I've positively hit neither -- but the dealership has been test driving the car a lot lately -- hmmm).
He said it was totally safe to drive on, just that tire wear is going to be incredible on the inside edge. So either, fix it, or replace the tires every 3k -- clearly not an option.
SO -- what do I do? Just let them do it with their parts? Pull parts from somewhere else? Anyone have a parts car with that knuckle? Clearly I'm going to fix it -- but I need advice... If I get used parts, will the dealership stand behind the repairs? I know I haven't hit any large potholes or curbs -- is this THAT easy to do? Is it really safe to drive? Any questions I should ask? Any urgency associated with getting the repair done?
Thanks for all of your help guys...
RK
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