front suspension
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Burning Brakes
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From: salinas CA
front suspension
hey guys i replaced my ball joints and tie rods a few months back. took the car to get alligned and the problem is still there. when i turn the wheel to the left the tire hits the back of the wheel well/fender. i have no idea what it could be and it seems that it got worse since it was alligned a few months ago eventhough i havent driven it more than 20 miles since i repleced the things stated above?any ideas or any shops in central/northern cali(monterey bay) that can tell me whats wrong with my car. i dont trust crappy mechanics hahaha and id rather pay to get the job done right just not pay an arm and a leg haha thanks in advance
Instructor
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I know mine rubbed on the frame where the bolts for steering box are located. I had the alignment done by a reputable shop here in town and it fixed the issue. Check the stop bolt to see if it is present and hitting the spindle.
Ron
Ron
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Drifting
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
Herlinger Corvette Repair, Precision Motive
There are two highly qualified people I can personally recommend and the nearest bloke to you is Dave Herlinger at 1230 Pear Avenue in Mountain View on 650-969-5351. He rebuilt the trailing arms on the '74 coupe that I bought from SolidLT1 in Fremont.
The other is Pat Hendrix at Precision Motive at 25789 Dollar Street in Hayward, 510-886-0789. While he works on many different cars, he speaks Corvette. He's a little further away, but has a big shop with several qualified employees and, depending on work load, may get the job done quicker.
Good luck.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
thank you aussiejohn.... any idea what this would cost as i am a college student
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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It sounds like there may be some other things going on with the OP`s situation.
Drifting
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Seriously, I have personally dealt with Dave and Pat, and they are straight shooters, at least take your car to them and have an expert tell you what is wrong and approximately how much it will cost you to have them fix it.You will then be in a position to determine if and when you can afford it.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
Melting Slicks
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I haven't had a chance to try him yet but Jim More in Santa Cruz has been recommended to me.(831) 479-0753
"More Service has been serving the Santa Cruz area for 20 years, we specialize in front suspension, brakes, axles, and wheel alignment. We service all types of vehicles, and offer efficient and high-quality service."
"More Service has been serving the Santa Cruz area for 20 years, we specialize in front suspension, brakes, axles, and wheel alignment. We service all types of vehicles, and offer efficient and high-quality service."
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Burning Brakes
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From: salinas CA
thank you all...however it was not a suspension rather fabrication problem... my wheel itselve was moving back and forth in wheel well. turns out that the bridge in the lower coontrol arm was coming apart along with the shity weld they had done previously to fix this and missing parts that hold the lower control arm to chasis or whatever.. i just know that i took to a machine shop and they said they would fix it. 400 bucks and they take everything off and weld and fabricate the missing part too.ill have some pics later to show what they did
Melting Slicks
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thank you all...however it was not a suspension rather fabrication problem... my wheel itselve was moving back and forth in wheel well. turns out that the bridge in the lower coontrol arm was coming apart along with the shity weld they had done previously to fix this and missing parts that hold the lower control arm to chasis or whatever.. i just know that i took to a machine shop and they said they would fix it. 400 bucks and they take everything off and weld and fabricate the missing part too.ill have some pics later to show what they did
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Burning Brakes
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From: salinas CA
only bad thing that it messed up thebottom part of the rear of the wheel well and my front spoler bit.... good thing i didnt drive much either cuz if i would have been in highway like i do most of my driving im sure i would have been like a drunk girl after she left prom.....