$1000 Pothole? Hit in Chicago $700 so far. What else to check?
02-24-2008, 06:21 AM
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$1000 Pothole? Hit in Chicago $700 so far. What else to check?
Front passenger hit at 25 mph, deep hole.
First, my tire blew 15 degrees at 9:30PM. Mounted the space saver to get home. 2 'new' tires for the front. Alignment done, all straight (still pulls), CV boot torn, now the wheel bearing is also toast. The shop will recheck suspension components for 'bent stuff.' Up to $700 so far....
What else do you think could be effed up?
First, my tire blew 15 degrees at 9:30PM. Mounted the space saver to get home. 2 'new' tires for the front. Alignment done, all straight (still pulls), CV boot torn, now the wheel bearing is also toast. The shop will recheck suspension components for 'bent stuff.' Up to $700 so far....
What else do you think could be effed up?
02-24-2008, 07:27 AM
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alignment...
sorry I can't offer help but I am interested in the outcome of your alignment that still pulls. I have had my passat into the right just a little bit, very very subtle but annoying. I have an alignment report that shows it to be perfect too.
Have you heard of the audi raised toe procedure? Might have to have a dealership perform that part of the alignment.
Have you heard of the audi raised toe procedure? Might have to have a dealership perform that part of the alignment.
02-24-2008, 08:11 AM
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If is still pulls, the alignment is not correct., and an alignment rack like a dyno,
can be made to read out what ever they want. My guess is if the hole was that big, the subframe is either shifted or bent. The rear lower control arm mounts are particularly susceptible to bending, as they are only sheet metal and barely supported. I have seen bent tie rods, but if aligned that wouldn't cause a pull.
How best to fix??
02-24-2008, 01:16 PM
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That part of Cicero has always been pretty bad..............
Also watch for potholes on Rt60 east of Milwaukee ave. Just stay on the left lane. Right lane will eat your tires/wheels up.
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