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Big bump, bang, steering wheel cocked to the left

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by JDPNW, Jun 4, 2021.

  1. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:29 PM
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    JDPNW

    JDPNW [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I was out exploring in the woods and I missed a drop on a water bar and when the front end came down I heard a bit of a bang and then I noticed the steering wheel seem to be turned a little to the left. I don't see anything that really stands out other than the sway bar is closer to the front end brace on one side vs. the other. The links don't seem bent but I can pull them tomorrow and check. The truck doesn't necessarily pull to one side while driving.

    I do have the drop down kit for the sway bar installed. Could the bar being bent or a link being bent cause it to be closer on one side than the other and the steering wheel to be off?

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  2. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Probably just knocked the alignment out.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    Yeah that was kind of my first thought and I figured that I would get a hold of the alignment shop. I think I'll probably just have to wait till Monday though.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2021 at 8:45 PM
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    Check you cam tabs. May have flattened one which is the root of the alignment moving.
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2021 at 9:42 PM
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    Oh good call, I'll take a look in the morning while it's light!
     
  6. Jun 5, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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    Well I looked and don't see any bent tabs but do notice the pass side the front cams are more at 12 o'clock vs others are all dialed at more of an angle. So I'll just try and get ahold of the custom alignment shop I took it to when I installed my lift.

    Edit: idk maybe the left tab in the top pic looks a little add.

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  7. Jun 5, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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    I did the same thing on trail about 2 weeks ago the truck was just knocked out of alignment took it to a shop and got re aligned all good now
     
  8. Jun 7, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    JDPNW

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    Looks like you all were right, just a little bump in the alignment and he's getting it all fixed back up again.
     

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