Front driver wheel sitting on an angle after repairs.
05-07-2012, 09:45 AM
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Front driver wheel sitting on an angle after repairs.
Not sure why the hub has been changed as far as I know. I got an alignment and they said they couldn't get it into spec. The car drives fine dosent pull to a side but it bothers me to no end. What could it be? Bent frame? The bodyshop assured me there was no frame damage and it wasn't a head-on collision or a t-bone..
Passenger side sits perfect
Passenger side sits perfect
05-07-2012, 04:40 PM
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05-08-2012, 05:16 PM
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if the subframe was unbolted it can move quite a bit my steering wheel was even off a good bit after the clutch job.
I unbolted the 6 subframe bolts, pushed it so its centered, tightened down and it is ok now
I unbolted the 6 subframe bolts, pushed it so its centered, tightened down and it is ok now
05-09-2012, 03:28 AM
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whoever did your alignment dosent know what they r doing. if nothing is bent wich it shouldnt b considering everything was fine b4 the hub was changed. the centric bolts could be installed improperly.
05-11-2012, 02:17 PM
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If it can't be aligned properly by a good technician, then you still have bent components in the suspension, knuckle, and/or a shifted or bent subframe.
When I needed repairs, the first body shop said everything was perfect after replacing the control arms, but I had a ride height issue and the car wouldn't align to spec when I took it to an independent alignment shop. A second shop ended up needing to replace the knuckle and the entire subframe to get the car back to new.
If you went through insurance, re-open your claim and explain that the car doesn't align to spec after the work done by the shop. Request another shop. They may need to have their adjuster come look at the car again, but the law says they have to repair it to like-new condition, so they can't just call it "good enough."
When I needed repairs, the first body shop said everything was perfect after replacing the control arms, but I had a ride height issue and the car wouldn't align to spec when I took it to an independent alignment shop. A second shop ended up needing to replace the knuckle and the entire subframe to get the car back to new.
If you went through insurance, re-open your claim and explain that the car doesn't align to spec after the work done by the shop. Request another shop. They may need to have their adjuster come look at the car again, but the law says they have to repair it to like-new condition, so they can't just call it "good enough."
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If it can't be aligned properly by a good technician, then you still have bent components in the suspension, knuckle, and/or a shifted or bent subframe.
When I needed repairs, the first body shop said everything was perfect after replacing the control arms, but I had a ride height issue and the car wouldn't align to spec when I took it to an independent alignment shop. A second shop ended up needing to replace the knuckle and the entire subframe to get the car back to new.
If you went through insurance, re-open your claim and explain that the car doesn't align to spec after the work done by the shop. Request another shop. They may need to have their adjuster come look at the car again, but the law says they have to repair it to like-new condition, so they can't just call it "good enough."
When I needed repairs, the first body shop said everything was perfect after replacing the control arms, but I had a ride height issue and the car wouldn't align to spec when I took it to an independent alignment shop. A second shop ended up needing to replace the knuckle and the entire subframe to get the car back to new.
If you went through insurance, re-open your claim and explain that the car doesn't align to spec after the work done by the shop. Request another shop. They may need to have their adjuster come look at the car again, but the law says they have to repair it to like-new condition, so they can't just call it "good enough."
05-20-2012, 02:08 PM
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