Wheels tilted after accidentally going over speedbump at high speed
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Like the topic says, we were going at about 50 mph when a speedbump came, so we could do nothing but go over it (not a good experience at all). After we passed it the cars allignment seemed wrong. When I reached home I saw that the wheels were titled and the upper part was leaning out while the lower Went in(both front wheels). Has any1had this experience or knows what has gone wrong. Thanks
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Sounds like it may be a control arm issue.
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Why would anyone put a speed bump on a road that you travel 50 mph? Or the question is why are you driving 50 mph on a road with speed bumps?
I guess those bumps serve a purpose.. either you slow down or screw up your car!
I guess those bumps serve a purpose.. either you slow down or screw up your car!
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='1027727' date='Oct 8 2009, 11:27 AM
Why would anyone put a speed bump on a road that you travel 50 mph? Or the question is why are you driving 50 mph on a road with speed bumps?
I guess those bumps serve a purpose.. either you slow down or screw up your car!
I guess those bumps serve a purpose.. either you slow down or screw up your car!
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Sounds like you may need a wheel alignment, at the very least. G/L
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Originally Posted by dsm' post='1027718' date='Oct 8 2009, 12:23 PM
Like the topic says, we were going at about 50 mph when a speedbump came, so we could do nothing but go over it (not a good experience at all). After we passed it the cars allignment seemed wrong. When I reached home I saw that the wheels were titled and the upper part was leaning out while the lower Went in(both front wheels). Has any1had this experience or knows what has gone wrong. Thanks
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well the dealer said that I was lucky that only the rubber suspension mounting broke. No wheel or tire damage. The cost was around 280 US $
