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CrossFire BoB 02-09-2014 02:15 AM
my stupid mistake
 
all right, i ended up driving my cf in about 1 to 2 inches of snow. she spun out at a about 15mph and smacked the curb. rear wheels hit first nice and good. then as soon as they it the fronts followed. and the fronts were lightly turned to correct the spin. i was easily able to drive away but the steering wheel sits at 8 O'clock. I was able to limp it to a parking lot and I jumped out. the rear that hit is toe toed in as good as she hit. and i noticed when limping her back home as i turned the wheel to compensate i heard a noise that sounds like striped gears.from the front. WTF did i do?!!!!
please give mechanical suggestions & advice and possible cost on what may be damaged. :(:confused::(:confused::mad:

Valk 02-09-2014 02:27 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
First word of advice is DON'T DRIVE THE CAR until you have it looked at by a mechanic.
Second thing is only post one thread to keep all your feedback in one place.

My best to you for a good recovery

FP 02-09-2014 07:58 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
The fact that your steering wheel is cocked means at a very minimum you're out of alignment. Take the car directly to an alignment shop, and let them evaluate your suspension. You could have damaged one of the front knuckles.

ala_xfire 02-09-2014 08:09 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
The rear toe in/out being off means at the least some bent suspension parts, also possibly you have bent some wheels.
Sorry, don't have any good news, other than you were not hurt ......

JEFASOLD 02-10-2014 12:38 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
Originally Posted by CrossFire BoB (Post 780949)
all right, i ended up driving my cf in about 1 to 2 inches of snow. she spun out at a about 15mph and smacked the curb. rear wheels hit first nice and good. then as soon as they it the fronts followed. and the fronts were lightly turned to correct the spin. i was easily able to drive away but the steering wheel sits at 8 O'clock. I was able to limp it to a parking lot and I jumped out. the rear that hit is toe toed in as good as she hit. and i noticed when limping her back home as i turned the wheel to compensate i heard a noise that sounds like striped gears.from the front. WTF did i do?!!!!
please give mechanical suggestions & advice and possible cost on what may be damaged. :(:confused::(:confused::mad:
No good news, you may have destroyed the wheel bearings also, you need to have them checked also. Good luck, I hope it doesn't take too much to get it fixed, it's easier to get the car fixed than it is to get you fixed.

sk8erjosh09 02-10-2014 10:04 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
My wheel bearings were fine hitting a curb at 50 ish...

OP pull all 4 wheels off and check that side vs the good side. Guarentee your front outter tie rod on the drag link is bent, and your tie rod on the rear is bent (meant to take the impact, so that everything else doesn't), but you need to check if everything else looks good. While praying, inspect your rear subframe where the control arm mounts (compare to other side if it's bent forward), and front lower control arm.

Good luck.

ala_xfire 02-10-2014 11:17 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
Wouldn't hurt to put a dial gauge on the front wheel rim and check for run-out.
Mount the rear wheel on the front temporarily and check it too .....
( If you don't have a dial gauge ( like me ), just mount a pencil/marker/chalk to something heavy so you can ease it in while turning the wheel )

syfi 02-14-2014 04:07 AM
Re: my stupid mistake
 
I thought Valk's first word of advice was gonna be "DON'T DRIVE THE CAR IN THE SNOW! " :rolleyes:


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