damage by hard bump ?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Robert, Sep 17, 2004.

  1. Robert

    Robert Guest

    There was a piece of firewood-like log in the road.
    like one of these:
    http://www.woodheat.org/firewood/woodpiletiedend.jpg

    Car at 10 oclock of me made quick move to avoid it but sent it spin-flying
    my way.
    My left front wheel took it head on and result was a hard jolty thump.
    I was at round 60 mph so I suppose it's like hitting a neighborhood road
    bumper at that speed.

    There was no visible damage nor anything I can tell driving it.

    What should I look for to make sure nothing is messed up or should I take it
    to
    a suspension shop, have a pro inspect it under the hoist ?
     
    Robert, Sep 17, 2004
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  2. Robert

    SoCalMike Guest

    id probably just jack up that side, look underneath, spin the tire and
    look for bulges, check for torn boots and stuff like that.

    if theres no visible damage and it drives normally, i wouldnt pay to
    have it inspected.
     
    SoCalMike, Sep 17, 2004
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  3. Robert

    Robert Guest

    "SoCalMike"
    Thanks
    My car is FWD , btw
    You mean CV Boot ? Like this:
    http://www.georgenitta.com/cvboot/cvboot3.jpg
     
    Robert, Sep 17, 2004
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  4. Robert

    E. Meyer Guest

    Watch for bulges to develop in the side of tire over the next few days/weeks
    (look at the engine side as well as the outside). Look underneath for any
    obvious signs of damage. If the steering is no longer the same as it was
    before the log, get a front end alignment. Otherwise, its probably OK.
     
    E. Meyer, Sep 17, 2004
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  5. Robert

    Max Guest

    A similar thing happened to me driving a borrowed Jetta (don't ask).
    Anyway the wheel was pretty bent at the outer bead, tire remained
    inflated and the hubcap flew away. I did some "surgical reconstruction"
    using a light sledgehammer and drift, the wheel was good as new
    afterwards. Being a steel rim, that was pretty doable, but on an alloy
    it could easily break.

    The best thing to do right now, as I would, is to stick your head under
    the car and look for anything that isn't right. Scratches, torn boots,
    grease all over[from CV axle), etc.
     
    Max, Sep 18, 2004
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