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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Unhappy Damaged Steering

My first post and it had to be about damage!
I slid off into a large deep concrete curb-lined hole this morning and since then my steering is not right. Very slow to respond, feels like it is binding, and the steering wheel is not centered or tracking like it did. Got under and can't seet any visible damage. Does anyone have any ideas what I can look at?

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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Check to make sure your tie-rods are not bent.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Thanks, I didn't see anything today but I looked quick. I'll take a closer look tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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if i were to venture a guess, i would have to say that you have internal steering gear damage...i'm sure that you also have a tweaked front en alignment also...give the tie-rods & ball-joints a good second look to be on the safe side...
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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I would replace any visually damaged parts myself, but I would also have my front end guy do any technical stuff and then have it aligned.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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Thanks, I didn't see anything today but I looked quick. I'll take a closer look tomorrow.
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