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mxf2x
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« on: March 10, 2005, 09:58:34 PM » |
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I have a '96 GT that was wrecked on the passenger's side in 2000. Since then the right front wheel seems to be a little further set back than that on the driver's side. I was thinking that maybe the K-Member is bent. Is this possable or am I being overly neurotic about this car? The repairs were done at a local Ford dealer. Any ideas?
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speedfreak87
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2005, 04:10:16 AM » |
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it may be... do you have a list of things that were replaced?
if you have the money, get a tubular k, and some new control arms..
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mxf2x
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2005, 11:00:25 AM » |
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Nothing was replaced except for the fender and rim (it was literally broken in half). the front end wasn't hit though. i clipped another car's fender with my quarter panel and spun 90degress. i would have assumed that ford would have the hindsigt to inspect the front end but now i'm starting to think otherwise.
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2005, 11:08:36 AM » |
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LOL! ford techs think? LOL! that's some funny s*** right there.. replace both A arms (left and right) and see how the works.. if it's still off, take it to a body shop and have them check the frame to make sure it's not bent, if that is straight then replace the K-member. you can get a stock one from the crap yard or you can upgrade to a tubular.
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2005, 11:17:13 AM » |
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i'm more than certain that the frame is fine. like i said it wasn't a huge incident the rim busted, IMO, simply from the car spinning the way it did. The only adverse effects are the slight, and i do mean slight, difference in set back. no one else notices it but me. as of right now im thinking k-member and or arms as you suggested.
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2005, 10:27:33 AM » |
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well.. the A arms would be the best as far as cost goes.. you can get a set new with bushings from www.50resto.com for I think $150 and like I said, if it's still off, then replace the K-member, that's a more costly job, so you want to try and avoid that if poss. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2005, 11:06:07 AM » |
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well.. the A arms would be the best as far as cost goes.. you can get a set new with bushings from www.50resto.com for I think $150 and like I said, if it's still off, then replace the K-member, that's a more costly job, so you want to try and avoid that if poss. any exscuse to add costly updrades is welcomed  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2005, 12:50:45 PM » |
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LOL!
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2005, 05:39:31 PM » |
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sounds like you are tryiing to convince your wife.....  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2005, 04:07:13 AM » |
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sounds like you are tryiing to convince your wife..... are you his wife by chance? lol! |
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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2005, 08:49:03 AM » |
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sounds like you are tryiing to convince your wife..... are you his wife by chance? lol! ohh that is so disturbing |
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2005, 09:20:33 AM » |
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lol!
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« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2005, 09:22:30 AM » |
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lol!
seriously...i feel so dirty now |
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2005, 09:26:34 AM » |
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lol! is it?
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2005, 07:00:32 PM » |
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Ever think about the possibility that it's not the tire that is set back, but the fender being too far out? It could give the illusion of the rim being too far in. Food for thought.
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« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2005, 08:03:45 PM » |
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ttt...anyone think I may be right?
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2005, 08:50:32 AM » |
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Its possible that you could be right. My old 87 Gt the front tire would rub when turning at slow speed, turns out that a fender support was bent took it out and pounded it back to shape=problem fixed. When looking at the front of the car the side that was touching was closer so maybee the opposite would be true, could be worth looking into if 96s are similar. If it where me i would buy a supercharger to distract anyone that may notice (lol), then I would try the A-arms.
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