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SnakeKack
04-28-2007, 07:15 PM
Ok. A while back I hit a curb and bent two rims. So I got 4 new alloy teardrops. Put the old tires on. The car always pulled very slightly to the right, and it didn't change after the curb. Ok so a while down the road liek i had ot hit my brakes real hard and my rear wheels locked up and I slid a bit. Didn't hit nothing, but my two front tires some tread started peeling off... And then when I hit like 55-60 mph the steering wheel would vibrate and what not.

So I got 2 brand new front tires, and I also got Eibach Pros put on and then got an aligment all within like 3 days. Everything is fine then like tonight I noticed that once I hit 55-60 it starting to wobble a bit like it did...

The only thing I am concerned about is the guys at Firestone that did my alignment said there was a small crack in my front right frame rail that I could probably have a body shop weld a piece of metal behind it to reinforce it and it should be fine.....I'm kinda sketchy and I haven't seen it yet. I'm going to put it on a lift maybe monday if i have time and i am wondering what else should I look for that would affect the tires to where like that so fast to make it hobble.

Any info would be great. I am new to the suspension area.

sliddinsil8o
04-28-2007, 07:29 PM
ck for bent items like your lower control arms, tension rods, tension brackets, tie rods and tie rod ends. like the guy at firestone said look for cracks. since you said you are new to the whole suspension area and IF you dont know what the items above are just google...use the typical s13 ______.

s13speeddrft
04-28-2007, 07:40 PM
maybe check on the balance?

Vision Garage
04-29-2007, 02:09 AM
Are your wheels wobbling or the whole car? Check to see if you tightened your lugs fully. Also check what slidden said. If you see nothing bent, make sure all your suspension is tight and not lose. Any slack in your suspension will create unsafe driving conditions.