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1993 4x4 pickup steering issues

Old Jul 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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1993 4x4 pickup steering issues

I have a 93 4x4 3.0L that was hit on the driver's side front wheel while parked. Now when I drive the inner tie rod on that side rubs on the frame. I have replaced the inner and outer tie rods on that side, hoping busted joints would cause the rubbing. It still rubs. Any ideas? Nothing looks bent. Pitman arm or relay rod? What should I try first? Thanks
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Bent frame. Its pushed the control arm back so the steering arms are touching the frame.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Thanks for the reply. This is possible but the impact to the wheel seems very light. The wheels were pointed straight when I left the truck, I come back and they are pointed to the left. No wheel, body or tire damage. Just the original concerns listed above. Could a low speed impact do such damage?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Turns out it was a bent relay rod. Covered under relay rod recall....
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Bent frame. Its pushed the control arm back so the steering arms are touching the frame.
I'll take "Worse Case Scenario" for $500 Alec.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Lol helps when these guys give us ALL the info
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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I think the latest info was not known until after the fact. Your call was a good guess, though. That's what I would have thought, too.
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