I have a 1991 camaro rs 5.0 and recently somebody side swiped it.After being side swiped i noticed when i straightn out my front tires the right tire is slighty turned to the right which i think might be bent.i called a couple of places to maybe find out a estimate but nobody would tell me until they look at it but what i need from you guys is that will this be expensive fix from the way it sounds? Thank you
2007-02-09 07:46:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Bent frame very expensive get it aligned and hope for the best does't sound good though.
2007-02-09 07:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends what you concider expensive and depends on what the problem is. Sounds to me like a tie rod got bent. Take it to an alignment shop. If a new part is too expensive. Offer to pick a used one up from a wrecking / salvage yard. Hopefully just the wheel got bent. In that case the wheel would wobble as you drive. Good luck.
2007-02-09 15:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by Smarty Pants™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it in for an estimate. They should not charge you for it. It could be just a bent suspension part, about $100, or frame damage, as much as $2500. Go to a tire shop that does front end work first; if they say the frame is bent, then it is time to go to a body shop.
2007-02-09 16:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how bad the accident was. It could be as simple as a bent tie rod, or as bad as a bent subframe. I sincerely doudt the wheel is bent, if that were the case, you'd know right away (it would wobble violently). Definitely take it to a body shop, the money you would spend to get it looked at normally is put toward the repairs, if you have it fixed there.
2007-02-09 15:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Chris Ford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it too an alignment shop asap.Do not go to a body shop just yet.A good alignment shop can tell you if its just a tie rod,bent frame,castor/camber adjustment needs fixing.Alignment shop is the best bet and less expensive.
2007-02-09 15:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by lift&shift 101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be, but the folks that you spoke to are correct. They must be able to put a set of eyes on the damage. You may have to replace the front suspension (could be bent) as an example. May be a broken strut. Several possibilities.
2007-02-09 15:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by sunset 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a bent tie rod... part is prolly around 40 bucks, prolly 40-50 to put it on and another 50 for an alignemnt
it could also be structural damage.. it is best to get it checked out professinally a body shop with a frame machine could be sure of any structural deformaty
2007-02-09 15:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a relatively cheap fix. Sounds like you need a new wheel and possibly an alignment. Both can be done for about $200.
2007-02-09 15:50:13 · answer #8 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if its bent, how far its bent, and if can be adjusted with normal alighnment adjustments, if your steering knukle is bent expecnt to pay a junk yard about 100 bucks for it and 1 to 2 hours of labor to install it. and about the same if its the A arm thas bent, so all together about 150-240, if thats all thats bent.
2007-02-09 16:06:16 · answer #9 · answered by Dina B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sway/tortion(?) bar is probably bent. Hopefully NOT the frame. Take the vehicle to your local (trustworthy) alignment shop for an analysis. Process of elimination...OK?
2007-02-09 15:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋