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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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hi i had a bit off a accident last week the car isnt bad to look at the wheels took most of the massive curb i slid into. does anyone know where would be the best place to drop plumb lines from and to. so can measure chassis?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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As you said the wheels took the hit, I would get it wheel aligned first and go from there
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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no the wheels are wrecked. the wish bone is bent right back the anti roll bar snapped and steering rack is bent. think i hit some diesel on a wet road at about 40 mph and it slid into a 3 ft kerb
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Get it on a body Jig (best to get it done right first time)
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