Hi All,
I hit a parked car on the RH side of my 1965 coupe. I have replaced the fendor apron, fendor and radiator support among other things.
Now when I hit a dip, the car swings to the right. Can this be fixed by getting it re-aligned, which I just had done before I wrecked it, or is it signs of bigger issues?
Thanks, Chelle

 

If you can, raise the front of the car so there is no weight on the right wheel or lower arm. Check the upper ball joint by placing a prybar under the wheel and prying up. If there is no play there then try to move the wheel straight foward and back. If no play there the strut rod bushings are ok. If the caster is to far positive on the alignment it will follow every dip in the road, so if you go to an alignment shop they can adjust it and check the other things I mentioned. The only other problem I can think of is if you are getting a wheel rub on that side when the suspension compresses. I guess you would hear that though?

 

Thanks, I'll try that. I'll let you know what happens.
Chelle

 

Yep. Sounds like an alignment issue,either front suspension or frame. I would check real good to make sure the frame wasn't mis-aligned during accident or replacement.