Story:
I took an exit ramp and was going around 35-45 mph in my truck(Chevy s10), which was straight but then turned into a very sharp turn. I was going too fast so I braked and ended up sliding, because it was raining, right over the median. I lucked out and didn't hit a car or anything else. I'm so glad it was just a curb median and not a guardrail. I continued driving once I regained control but the whole way home I couldn't go about 40mph or the truck would shake violently. The alignment was also very off after this and the rim was bent.
Question:
Besides the obvious, replacing the bent rim and getting the wheels aligned and balanced. Is there anything else I will need to look at or fix? And is the shaking above 40mph caused by the bent rim or something much more severe? People have told me both. Thanks!
2007-12-16 11:57:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fix the obvious first and if it pulls to one side you should get it checked.
2007-12-16 12:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Shaking is Bent Rim-Bad Tie-Rod, With a Side sliding Impact on the Tire Bent "A" Arm, Damaged Bearings, Think Hard about Replacing that Tire! Good Alignment Should Check Everything "IF" you tell them about the accident?
2007-12-16 19:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the bent rim can cause the shaking above 40 miles a hour. But if it there aint no obvious damage on like the metal parts I think just changing the rim and tire would do the trick. But if you want to be sure make sure you checc' the ball joint/tie-rod/a-frame (sub-frame)/also struts and/or springs (which-eva your trucc has... Basically the whole undercarrige because it could of tore something up.. (not likely tho'). Hope it works out for the best.. meaning cheapest..
2007-12-16 12:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by John 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Obviously replace the rim. Thats the main reason it's shaking.
Have the A-arm/ tie rod/ spindle checked out. Don't worry though s10's are tough and cheap to fix. I have a 99 s10
2007-12-16 12:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by Garfield 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry the answer to your question cant be answered over the internet without doing a front end/suspension check of the vehicle. Nobody can see your truck here in person, I would suggest taking it to a reputable repair facility and having it inspected by a professional in person rather than trying to get it diagnosed by someone who doesnt have the truck on a lift
2007-12-16 12:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're lucky, the rim and tire took the beating, but it could be anything else too. You can't know until you do the obvious first.
2007-12-16 12:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure your rear axle flange isn't bent also.
2007-12-16 12:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋