Hitting A Curb....
01-24-2005, 01:22 PM
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Hitting A Curb.... I recently hit a curb, have noticed a loud noise in turns out of parking spaces, but Im just curious what needs to be checked? Just list it out, I think it was curbed before I got it as well, the front bumper is cracked right before the wheel. Im really trying to fix this car up, and I want to start with the suspension. Thanks,
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01-24-2005, 01:28 PM
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I have the same problem with the jerking too. I hadn't thought of it until you said it, but I hit a curb awhile back too. Didn't jerk with the old tires, but with my new tires that are physically wider (although they say they are the same size), it is rubbing on the inner fender pretty bad. I'm going to take it to someone and have them check it out, maybe an alignment or something.
01-24-2005, 03:49 PM
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Just asking because I read his post wrong the first time.
He is getting a loud sound, while I am getting rubbing (tire on inner fender) causing it to be jerky in tight turns. I thought he had the same problem as me when I first read it.
Is the checklist different for each of us, or is it the same?
He is getting a loud sound, while I am getting rubbing (tire on inner fender) causing it to be jerky in tight turns. I thought he had the same problem as me when I first read it.
Is the checklist different for each of us, or is it the same?
01-24-2005, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KThunder
mine sounds like the tires forcefully skipping ovver the ground but harder or something. Thanks for the list Mitch.
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01-25-2005, 12:54 PM
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I noticed the problem is much more prevalent when the car is just started (maybe its suspension settling or a power problem) but I still have issues with the brake rotors warping and makin noise nonstop and im thinking its related, and wheel bearing could ahve an effect.
01-26-2005, 03:36 AM
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my brother hit a curb with his trans am a month ago and it makes like a noise from the rear. not the differential but from the wheel hub i guess, do u guys think the bearing is fucked up or is something else wrong?
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01-26-2005, 11:04 PM
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I thibnk the bearings might be culprit from before, but I checked the price and its like $100+ that a lot of money to a student.Anyway to confirm it or test them?
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I just realized that I think that it was my back right wheel that caught the curb. So it couldn't have messed up the front suspension or anything.
Mine almost HAS to be an alignment issue. I mean, tons of people run the same kind of tires as me, a size BIGGER, and no problems. My camber must be way out of wack.
I'll tell an alignment shop to check it out, but what is a good alignment to tell them to have done? I'm thinking camber should be either 0 or between -.75 and -.1. But which is it? Or should I just tell them I want an alignment done to fix the rubbing?
As for the other guy having problems, it sounds like you've got a ton of stuff you can look at. Good luck! And sorry I posted this in your thread.
Mine almost HAS to be an alignment issue. I mean, tons of people run the same kind of tires as me, a size BIGGER, and no problems. My camber must be way out of wack.
I'll tell an alignment shop to check it out, but what is a good alignment to tell them to have done? I'm thinking camber should be either 0 or between -.75 and -.1. But which is it? Or should I just tell them I want an alignment done to fix the rubbing?
As for the other guy having problems, it sounds like you've got a ton of stuff you can look at. Good luck! And sorry I posted this in your thread.
