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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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k i hit a curb and now ive replaced the rim and lower control arm. when i went to get it alignned i can't get camber to be on the negative side for the left front(side that hit the curb). and the caster is really low like about 2 on the left. i was wondeirng if my subframe shifted so it all out of whach or could i have mroe ebnt things?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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and 8 on the right side. would shifting the subframe over make enough of a diffrence?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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replacing the sub frame would be your best bet. That SHOULD fix it
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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ur joking right
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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I had the same problem. I was told it may be the sub frame bolts or the sub frame itself. If it is ithe sub frame it would need to be replaced... however if it is just the bolts well then thats easy. I'll let you know once its determined what the cause is... unless you get yours fixed before me. Please keep me udpated too.
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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i brought it in today and he shifted the subframe around and he got the caster somewhat closer 5.xx and 6. he said he looked and doesn't really see a sign of anything else bent. makes me want a new one hahah seams like its never gonna be the same.
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