Smacked my car off a kerb...

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Omi
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Post Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:30 pm

Passenger side rear seems to have less neggy-camber than driver's side now, and she's stepping out far too easily.

What am I likely to have bent? Or should I call my friend with the jig?

*sigh* I'm not having a good month.
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Post Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:34 pm

You might have bent the trailing arm although unlikely because they're pretty solid. That's the only thing that would affect your camber unless the springs popped out or dislodged slightly, I would have thought this was unlikely though.

I'd suggest getting it up on stands to have a good look underneath.
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Post Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:35 pm

snaped a spring maybee
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Post Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:38 pm

I'm just having one of those really crappy times with the car. - Can't get the welding done because my regular guy has taken on a full-time job, so I'm just sitting watching it rust, knowing that she's gonna fall to bits. - She was running fine mechanically and handling really well until I hit a spot of diesel at the weekend.

Bit dejected. Will see if anything falls off, otherwise I'll put up with novelty camber for the time being. :(
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Post Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:38 pm

i actually managed to bend the rear cross member (axle) but the trailing arm was fine... It was only mm out but the inner side of my tyres used to where out soo quickly. I know have a new one!
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