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Out of alignment question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jswihart, Feb 18, 2023.

  1. Feb 18, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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    jswihart

    jswihart [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    This may be stupid, but I have a question. I hit a pot hole going 30ish this past week and now the truck is out of alignment- steering wheel at 11 o clock instead of 12 (it was 12 a few days ago and has been for 6 months since alignment). Regardless, I check the LCA cam bolts which I marked last time an alignment was done. All of the cam bolts still match their mark perfectly, so none of them shifted.

    What could be another point of movement/failure besides the cambolts on the LCAs walking? The truck has 45k miles, JBA uppers (20k miles/6 months), stock lowers, front 5100s (1.75”) and rear 5160s with deavers (1”). Hasnt been rode hard off road, more so just a farm/work truck. It was aligned 6 months ago and has been perfect since.

    Sorry if this question has been asked before, If so I couldn’t find it via google or search function.
    Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Feb 18, 2023 at 12:55 PM
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    rnish

    rnish Well-Known Member

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    Something may be bent.
     
  3. Feb 18, 2023 at 1:08 PM
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    deaps

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    Yeah something bent bad for it to be off from 12 oclock to 11 oclock. You've got to take that into a shop and have them replace the bent part(s)...then realign, obviously.

    To answer your second question - maybe a tie rod is bent? That's the cheaper hope anyway.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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    JFriday1

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    Tie rod, or spindle itself.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2023 at 2:10 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    I believe the steering rack is adjustable.
     

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