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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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Well... i was driving with my friends... when i hit a bad pothole. im pretty good on avoiding that stuff, but sometimes.. you miss it you know.

And, i broke/bent/damaged something. I'm hoping i through the alignment off ONLY. But the wheel doesnt look bent nor is there a leak in the tire. All that happens is that it glides to the right now. Not TOO much, but easily noticeable. I'm on H&R Sport Springs, Lowers 1.5 - 1.8” on average. So kinda stiff ride but not too stiff.

Any insight on what you guys think? I REALLY HOPE ITS JUST ALIGNMENT. will know on monday...
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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i feel for you bro cause that happened to me not to long ago. damn roads in hawaii suck.... hopefully you got nothing major. the pothole i hit dug into my rim and slashed part of my tires fml
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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****kkk.. im always afraid of this happening to me. I think it's just that the alignment is off slightly and possibly now that you are worried about it so you have made yourself believe it pulls more than it use to. I hope I'm right, but best of luck to you and hopefully you don't find any unfortunate suprise
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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That sucks man. I hit one a few months back here in omaha. Took my tire, was pretty mad. Luckily I had run flats. Drove right over to the dealership to get it fixed. Hopefully it's just an alight meant issue but it could be in your head as well. Hope you get it fixed either way if something is indeed off or broken.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks guys for your kind words, I'll let you guys know the results. I HATE WHEN MY BABY CAR IS NOT 100%
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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I'm pretty sure it's just in your head. I've hit alot of pot holes and alignment isn't off.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
I'm pretty sure it's just in your head. I've hit alot of pot holes and alignment isn't off.
I agree with this lol. I usually don't care about dodging potholes until I bought a set of Work wheels. I've hit so many potholes and one was so deep, my bumper hit the ground and the fender tab ripped off but it's fine. I actually haven't had an alignment done on my car in the 3 years I've had it lol.
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Check to see if you popped an upper ball joint out of the UCA. Happened to me on a bad pothole.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 02:15 AM
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I'll take a picture of it haha. if never pulled to the right before, if anything ever so slighty to the left. maybe im trippin... cuz im literally trippin

but thanks guys!
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