Need some help

[layback209]

Ok so here is the story. Went skiing on Friday (550km day trip). On the way back I hit a set of rail road tracks going 115km/h on a 100km/h road. Well by the time I noticed there was a trough on the other side of the tracks (road was squashed out by all the big rigs) I couldn't slow down with out being rear ended. :mad:

 

Well it felt like I hit the worst wash board imaginable. Sent the front end oscillating (up and down left and right, something just not good).

 

When that was over the truck had a distinct vibration that could be felt every where. Through the seat, steering wheel..etc. It’s not too bad but I don't like it.

 

Got home and noticed that the alignment on the truck was out. The passenger side tire was toed out 2"+. You know you hit something to hard when you can see the alignment is out.

 

What should all get checked out? What order? Is there some kind of guess and check procedure that mech's follow? I was thinking;

 

-u joints

-drive shafts

-rims

-tires (didn't lose any air)

-something’s bent :cry:

-bushings

 

Is there any checks I can do at my house?

 

Any help would be appreciated

[mvusse]

I would start by having an aligment done, followed by a visual inspection of your rims and tires and having your wheels balanced by a tire shop as you might have lost a weight.

 

If the vibration persists, ????

 

Might want to check your front shocks as well.

[Pete M]

Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you watch the front end for movement. Make sure your tierod, draglink, etc is straight.

[layback209]

Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you watch the front end for movement. Make sure your tierod, draglink, etc is straight.

 

Sweet I'll try and do that tomorrow. I will also be booking an alinement appointment as well. Hate to cause more probs by driving it this way.

 

Every time a turn a corner in town the steering seems to walk... well the steering wheel moves left and right while i'm holding it for a turn. If that makes sence.

 

thanx for the help so far