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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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the guy i got my 1990 plymouth laser from said he was drifting and hit a curb and the right side tire is in two inches and the left tire sticks out two inches is there anyway i can fix that by myself
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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..no...ur gonna have to take it to shop an see if their gonna beable to fix it...its possible they wont beable to...
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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sounds like bent suspension componetns, unless he was doing over 50mph i doubt he bent the frame
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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well i looked under the car and theres a rod going from rim to rim and thats hook to the frame and that part is bent and if a shop does it do u think it will cost a arm and leg lol
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Thats probably the tie rods and steering rack, possibly sway bar. Maybe post some pictures of the damage? If you're close to Brandon I'll change a tie rod for you for $20 The part is like 22.99 and a boot kit is about the same if you need it. You might have bent one or both of the lower control arms, they run about $80 each. And finally you'll need an alignment.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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its the back tires and heres some pics
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...white1/019.jpg
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...white1/020.jpg
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...white1/018.jpg
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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That is part of the frame and the impact bent that piece. Fixable, IMO, yes but it would need to be reienforced in someway once its straighten. It probably needs to be banged/hammered back then a piece of steel on both sides welded and welded to the frame/body of the vehicle. Once its straighten, the rear tires should be back to normal instead of sticking out one side more then the other like it is now.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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thanks do u think it will cost alot to fix
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Yeah thats pretty messed up. I would say it will be expensive. It might even be cheaper to just buy a shell...but who knows, get a quote.

Also your back shocks are blown...
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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thanks everyone i might just sell whole car for 500
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