tboned ifs problems
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tboned ifs problems
Hey so I'm throwing this up just to see if anyone's came across a similar problem. A BMW hit my wheel, I run 33x12.5 and luckily the rim took the impact super well. But the ifs did not. Before the hit, the wheels stuck out a good two inches? It was visible. Now the wheel is closer to flush with the fender. I took it in to a local Midas just to get a lowdown on the damage (pulling heavy too the left) and they gave me a list of ˟˟˟˟ I already knew that went part of the accident. Regardless they said tie rods, idler arm and sway bar links 100% needed switch up, which I expected. I'm planning on throwing new parts on this week but I am skeptical that the wheel will be back in it's regular spot. I will be doing both sides at the same time. Inner and outer tie rods, idler arm, Pitman arm,sway bar links and bushings. This is all on a 90 pickup 4x4. I love my truck so much and we need help! Anything else I should change up while I'm in there? What would cause the wheel to be pushed in so far? Bearings? Cv axle? I'll have pics posted soon I hope. Any suggestions would be awesome. ThankS
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Is the whole wheel pushed in, or just at the top? Is the other side where it normally is, or is it pushed out?
Ball joints are an often overlooked component that can bend. You get neat problems like bumpsteer and tire squeal around turns. Knuckles and control arms can also bend, but you can measure dimensions on these and compare to the other side.
Ball joints are an often overlooked component that can bend. You get neat problems like bumpsteer and tire squeal around turns. Knuckles and control arms can also bend, but you can measure dimensions on these and compare to the other side.
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The whole wheel is pushed in flush and the other front wheel maaay be slightly out but not by much if so. I may just be over analyzing it while standing there though. But again. Heavy pull to the left, the side that was hit. Heavy.
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Ugh that's the last thing I want to be hearing, I will stay optimistic for now but yes I will be getting it looked at this week. I figured throwing some new tie rods to see if the tracking improves was a cheap way to start narrowing it down. I just thought a ball joint or some arms n all those ifs pieces would give before the frame would? The impact was under 30km/hr.
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Is the whole wheel pushed in, or just at the top? Is the other side where it normally is, or is it pushed out?
Ball joints are an often overlooked component that can bend. You get neat problems like bumpsteer and tire squeal around turns. Knuckles and control arms can also bend, but you can measure dimensions on these and compare to the other side.
Ball joints are an often overlooked component that can bend. You get neat problems like bumpsteer and tire squeal around turns. Knuckles and control arms can also bend, but you can measure dimensions on these and compare to the other side.
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Nope! I just ran out and looked at it in the rain and dark buuut They seem pretty even too me. The frame was pretty solid from what I've seen. Convinced it's just some Toyota ifs issue. If it's bigger than I'm willing to throw into it I might just start planning a sas. Given there is no frame damage.... Ahhh. I just want er feeling better. I appreciate the opinions And time though!
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Almost same thing happened to me. I had frame damage to the effected wheel. When the frame shop pulled it, they ripped the frame. Needless to say the shop put a new frame under my truck. I wouldnt allow them to fix and weld the frame.
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If you do it yourself, check the control arms and where the cam adjusters are. When you take it in for alignment, get a "thrust angle alignment" and have them do an SAI & IA sweep, it only takes a couple extra minutes so shouldn't cost any more. Thrust angle alignments align the front to the rear, SAI & IA should be equal on front, if not something is still bent. Rear thrust angle should be as close to zero as possible, otherwise you get "dog tracking" like a lot of Ford trucks I've seen.
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Howerver, in this case the BMW insurance company has a liability responsibility for damages, not a collision claim. They have no legal interest in the Toyota. They should simply pay the actual damages, and the disposal of the truck is completely up to the owner. He can repair it, junk it, sell it, whatever.
The BMW insurer might try to limit their payment to the book value of the truck, but they cannot collect the title.
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