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JenkinsBS

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well, not really my car, but my truck. i slid into a curb with the front drivers side tire. well now the truck always wants to pull to the left, if i let go of the wheel, ittl spin to the left (no power steering). and when im driving faster (30mph) ill hear the tires screech like its dragging... the steering rack isnt bent, the tie rods look ok. i need some ideas to fix it... need to get back on the road. any help or ideas would be of help, thtanks

b.j.

 

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Cabige

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Even though no parts may be bent or broken, the impact still may have thrown off any of the alignment angles. Just get an alignment and you should be fine. A new rim worst case scenario, but in that case you'd feel a vibration as well.

 

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Cabige

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The toe on that wheel is far in if your tire is screaching.

 

Maryland Stang

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Toe is also affected by the Idler arm. You could have also bent a spindle. Get it checked.

 

JenkinsBS

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i already got a new rim and tire... but the ****er went flat last night... im hoping its just the toe angle... casue i really need this truck, i start my job in 3 days =( but thanks for the suggestions, ill get it checked