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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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I was driving into working this morning, and there was a man made ditch in the middle of the road to which I couldn't avoid. After hitting it, I noticed the alignment seemed to be off. But I also noticed that the responsiveness of the steering seemed affected as well. Will getting the 4 wheel alignment fix the responsiveness problem, or is there something else that may have been damaged. Thanks.
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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One word. Alignment! Same thing happened to me. Highly doubt that anything is bent! Good alignment does wonders
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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Anytime you feel the steering wheel take a different set (direction) after an event, the suspension has just tweeked itself. Go get it aligned.
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:15 AM
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I strongly suggest you not drive it if possible,if you dont have proper alignment
Your tires may be contacting or NOT contacting the road and you would be amazed how a quick stops, worse in wet or snow can hurt people theres a 1000 reasons why you shouldnt and only one thats valid.Stay safe slow.Dave
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