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Knocked Alignment to the Left?

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Not too sure... Well here's the story, i was taking my friend home after a football game. (lost 7-40) Going down his road I ended up hydroplaning and went into the ditch. Not sure what happened hit pretty hard but now my steering wheel is about 15 degrees to the left and the wheels are straight. Anyone have some insight?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Sounds Like it's time for an alignment.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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yeah, and remember, only pay for a 2 wheel alignment!

My local dealer tried to charge me for a 4, had to get the tech in the office, stupid service advisors ....
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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you've probably bent your long tie rod (drag link).
either that or your track bar is boogered.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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So, you got a "crash" course in how weak xj steering components are, just remember that if its bent be sure to upgrade instead of replace!
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