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Old 05-31-2007, 03:18 PM
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I grazed a curb that was under water the other night causing me to bust two wheels, blow the front tire and put a big bubble in the rear tire. Well, I got all that fixed and had the front end aligned. When they realigned the front end, they did not see any visual problems, but they had to adjust the right side to max adjustment. At the bottom of the printout it says to refer to frame shop. I highly doubt there is any frame damage, but what steering components should I check or have checked. I can give the alignment specs if that would help... Thanks in advance...
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What are the after alignment specs? Were they able to get that side equal to the other side when they maxed out the settings, or is it still off?
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Front Left: Actual: Before:
Chamber -1.1 -2.5
Caster 4.3 2.5
Toe 0.00 -0.50
SAI 13.7 15.0
Included Angle 12.5 12.5


Front right: Actual: Before
Chamber 0.1 -0.3
Caster 4.8 5.4
Toe -0.02 -0.53
SAI 13.9 14.6
Included Angle 13.9 14.3
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Let me guess, you hit the left side?
The spindle may be bent.

Also, that left/right camber spread might be a bit much (-1.1* LEFT, +0.1* RIGHT = 1* spread). I'm not positive, but I think a half degree spread is more normal. I prefer matching left/right numbers anyway (match the left camber to the right camber, match the left caster to the right caster, match the left toe to the right toe).

Check out this sticky on alignment specs:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....38&postcount=3

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I hit a curb a couple months ago too, it sucks! Make sure you have everything checked out. I've been getting the run around from 3 different places about all sorts of different things possibly being wrong. I don't know about the alignment specs, but here's what to have them check:

Bent wheel(s)
Bent / play in wheel bearing(s)
Bent spindle
Shock damage
Frame damage

It's a major pain, but don't accept half assed responses.




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