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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Got into a scuffle with a wall! Spun the car on an entrance ramp and hit the rear drivers side corner whilst going backwards. I need to get them back in spec or at least closer together. You can actually see the difference in angle between the two rears. Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Will the SPC bolts be able to fix it or will I need arms?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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My suggestion is to do a thorough inspection of all the suspension components before you start throwing stuff at it. Depending on where and how you hit, you could have bent a radius rod or other component. The only way to do this is to take the time to get under there and look for a bent part that should should be straight, etc.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Would a bent radius rod cause that?
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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That would be a good guess. Only way to be sure is to get under there and check it out!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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exactly

and look over your rear subframe as well for potential cracks, and unusual wobble in the wheel/hub, etc
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