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Passenger Rear end impact

Old May 1, 2020 | 02:25 PM
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So my rear end was impacted on the passeneger side. Did not make contact with the box. Made straight contact with rear passenger rim/tire causing hub cap to break and a wobble to happen. Of coarse for the wobble i inspected my self , which was bent from the impact. So i replaced the axle. I also got the tire and rim checked and they were A Ok. Slapped everything together , got a 4 point wheel alignment at the dodge dealer and it passed under specs but the rear passenger was off .3 of a degree which isnt much they said. Brought it home parked it and noticed my rear passenger tire sit further in then the driver rear about 3/4 inch. I measured the 4 corners underneath an the numbers are the same. I inspected the spring saddle and track bar they look ok , but i notice when i stick my hand between the wheel an the tire of the pasenger theres less space then the driver side. Im getting a lift installed as people said its ok to do so if alignment passed and everything feels fine an drives straight , and if i do need frame measurements its still a doable job with a lift being intacted. Ive bin stumped for awhile this need some answers or suggestions yall. Thanks alot much appreciated
 
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Old May 2, 2020 | 09:04 AM
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This is gonna be anyone's guess over the Internet. with everything you have said I can't imagine your truck passed a 4 wheel alignment. I'm not quite understanding how you are taking your measurements but I do recall seeing pictures you posted. I'm not sure if it's possible the box shifted on the frame? Try switching wheels from one side to the other on the rear. A good mechanic should be able to inspect and measure to see what has happened.
 
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Old May 2, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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Yea the box did shift , noticed the bolts moved abit , as well as the track bar! Not sure why the dealer ship didnt fix it them selves but i will be realigning the box an track bar. It goes in for a lift kit tomorrow so they most likely will fix it when it goes for alignment again.
 
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