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Old 04-14-2004, 09:33 PM
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So here's the story, I was making a turn, and stepped on the pedal a tad too hard and it caused me to spin. Well anyways, I hit a curb, both wheels went on it, now when I drive, I hear this sound like if my brakes are engaged and screeching real bad. I can only hear the sound from the rear wheel. I feel no slow down or anything like that. The sound gets louder when I brake, and nearly silenced when I'm going about 45MPH. What could be causing this sound??


P.s. no mods, not that it matters much.



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Old 04-15-2004, 07:01 AM
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Wheel Bearing???
Jack back of car up and try to push/pull on tire. Like you would check front tie rod ends or ball joints. Try to feel for play or slop.

Bent rim maybe. Can't help you here. I'd guess to spin tire when jacked and look for runout. Minor runout will have to be checked with measuring equipment though.

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Okay, so here's the latest. I jacked the car up, took both wheels off, everything looks fine. When I spin the rotors, I hear a slight rubbing sound, but it's very faint. Everything else looks good, and I even got a second opinion. Apparently I have "Tom's Axle" brand axles too..which I dont think are stock, are they?? Anyways, I've run out of ideas. I put everything back together, what are my next options??
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wacked the ebrake out of position? (shoes)
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Okay so I took it to the dealer and here's what I found out. 2 trailing arms and the pan head rail are damaged. Are trailing arms the same as control arms??
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bullshit...the axle shaft is bent guarenteed.
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Originally Posted by sercastiK
bullshit...the axle shaft is bent guarenteed.


j/k sercastiK

In all seriousness though, the above quote was my first reaction also. GL.



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