I managed to hit a kerb!

[mad in general]

So last night travelling back from a friends house, just pottering along about to come off a roundabout and the arse end went a bit wayward.

I was travelling about 15mph in the pissing rain and the backend stepped out. Its ok I thought, ive caught it. missed my turn off but caught it. Ooops, Ive spun it.

I managed to wind the lock off and had the wheels pointing straight when I went up the kerb. Probably around 10mph.

My steering is a bit off now so going to get it up in the air and have a good poke around.

Are there any particular components/joints that are vulnerable with an impact of this nature?

Cheers

 

[Dave..]

I had a similar impact, I lost the back end while virtually stationary. Didn't cause any damage luckily, just bumped the tyre.

 

[Snake182]

I would be checking both front coil springs to make sure it hasn't fractured/snapped at either end, also check the steering rod/track rod ends for 'visible' deformation, and check the lower arms(wishbones) for any damage, check for steering play/wheel bearing movement. Not forgetting the tyres (i.e. sidewalls and tread for cuts/damage) and the inner and outer alloy rims for damage....especially around the tyre bead. Better to be safe than sorry if all is well then your lucky, get the tracking set and be on your way .

 

[mad in general]

Would I be right in saying that as the tracking is out then surely something must be bent ? Only last week did I have the camber bolts fitted and alignment done. We painted marks where settings were made for reference so hopefully will be easy enough to spot.

Luckily in the new year I plan on doing the full shebang with the front end. New everything so wont have to live with it for long.

 

[Knuckles]

I'd get it realigned, and ask the bloke doing it to give it a once over.

 

[mad in general]

I'd get it realigned, and ask the bloke doing it to give it a once over.

That's the plan anyway, fortunately a friend can use HER works facilities for free so fingers crossed it wont cost me anything.