Nukers City Goblin - 2009 SS/TC number 2 build

[TheNuker]

Hit a chunk of concrete on the road followed by driving up a curb on Saturday night, Nothing appears bent but it did really mess up my alignment, The front driver side wheel that hit the curb is pointing out away from the other side. Was able to drive home and inspected heavily the next day. Nothing appears bent in the arms or suspension but I'm trying to figure out how the alignment would have changed so much? What parts should I really look at?

I can't seem to find the answer about what actually causes the alignment change in the steering rack/ tie rod ends etc. Does the gears skip when impacted like this in side the steering rack?

Thanks all!
Nuker-

 

[Gtstorey]

I think the rack that goes across the car is typically one piece and even if it the gear skipped it would only change the steering wheel direction but not the "total" toe. I think things are bent, but it may be a little on multiple parts that makes it hard to see.

 

[Gtstorey]

Generic rack and pinion

 

[TheNuker]

I guess i'll just go ahead and replace the inner/outer tie rods + rod ends, Any real way to check the arms besides taking it off and comparing to the other side?

Anything else I should look at for safety? I'm going to go ahead and replace the aluminum pieces to the new ones DF sent to replace the weaker original ones on the uprights.

Nuker-

I think the rack that goes across the car is typically one piece and even if it the gear skipped it would only change the steering wheel direction but not the "total" toe. I think things are bent, but it may be a little on multiple parts that makes it hard to see.

 

[Rttoys]

Check those “L” brackets that hold the knuckle to the control arms and overall, put a wrench on everything.

inner tie rod could be bent. It may be hard to tell with an eyeball, though. Inner tie rods are usually the weakest point by design.

 

[Gtstorey]

I would consider replacing the DF "A Arms" depending on how hard you hit. DF would probably be very reasonable on the cost. Try and check where the arms attach to the frame for cracks (can be hard to tell with powder coating).

 

[TheNuker]

I would consider replacing the DF "A Arms" depending on how hard you hit. DF would probably be very reasonable on the cost. Try and check where the arms attach to the frame for cracks (can be hard to tell with powder coating).

Yep, I already emailed them, I'm going to replace them anyway just to be safe. Thank you!
Nuker-

 

[Lonny]

I would suspect the steering arms. especially if you are using the old style and the steel angle rod end mounts. Also, make sure it didn't bend one of ou control arms.

 

[Ross]

Those steel angle rod end mounts are kind of like a safety key. Bend them before wrecking the aluminum uprights.

 

[TheNuker]

Gosh I went and inspected it again and I just don't see anything that is bent... Very frustrating. I'll take pics in better light tomorrow.

Nuker-

 

[TheNuker]

UGH, Powder Coater lost my drivers side upright 5 days before street car takeover!

Thankfully called DF and i'm going to overnight a new one. Hope everyone is still alive!

Nuker-

 

[comegetjoe]

PAGE #6 is a banger! So much relevant info for where I'm at in my build. Thank you!