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    ep3 smasher junevtec's Avatar
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    can someone help me whats wrong with my front wheel should it look like this?

    i bought this ep3 from a guy near where i live and he hit a guard rail doing like 40mph on his way to work late night he broke the tierod it was replaced the shock broke it was replaceds but the wheel looks way to close to the door like i mean its not centered any help comments feedback would be appreciated please help i need to know if it safe to drive like this.IMAG0712.jpg

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    seems like ur front lower control arm is bent back, u have two options: 1 you replace the lower control arm or, 2 find a shop with a frame straightening machine and have them pull it straight. good luck

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    P.s. i wouldent drive it if i were u

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    4 TDs in Single Game usedep3's Avatar
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    something is def wrong.
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    lower control arm or knuckle is bent, or both

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    ep3 smasher junevtec's Avatar
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    the little rubber bushings on them look mangled i taught it was the subframe but it looks ok the car drives straight but makes a clunking noise when going over bumps or potholes small ones i taught it could of been the lower A arm im gonna take some undercarriage pics and see if i can get a better look ill post it in the AM thanks for the comments

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    ep3 smasher junevtec's Avatar
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    hey usedep3 it looks like u had the same problem as me judging by the pic on your sig how did u fix yours?

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    4 TDs in Single Game usedep3's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by junevtec View Post
    hey usedep3 it looks like u had the same problem as me judging by the pic on your sig how did u fix yours?
    lol, simple. the insurance company totalled it and bought me a new one
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    ep3 smasher junevtec's Avatar
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    @ usedep3 lol thats the best way to fix anyting in my opinion trash it get a new one lol

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