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Leeboy
Jun 9, 2008, 08:21 AM
We have a 95 Cavalier 2 dr. The car was in a little fender bender, actually, it hit a curb with the right front. We changed the bent tie rod, and the lower contrl arm. Those looked like the only two parts that were damaged. When all was replaced, we put the tire back on and dropped it to the ground. Now, the top of the right front is leaning was out as well as being toed out. I know on a older GM car, you can move the upper A-Arm around to get camber-caster. When I look at this car, all I see is a tie rod adjustment for toe. I don't see nothing on the strut, or the top of the strut tower. Any ideas on how to fix the camber?

this8384
Jun 9, 2008, 11:52 AM
You definitely need an alignment if you hit hard enough to bend the tie rod and control arm. Did you have a mechanic check the vehicle over or was it a self-diagnosis? It's very possible that you bent the strut, as well as the other components. You may also have tweaked the frame a bit.

I would take it to a garage, explain what happened and have them check for any other damage. If there is none, then have them perform a front end alignment on it.

CaptainRich
Jun 10, 2008, 10:59 AM
Very likely a bent sub-frame. This might be able to be repaired but depending upon the cost, you may want to contact your insurance agent, if you haven't already.