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+12Moparcharger07 HEMI UP HemiMag HiPwr Shawn1112 Dalegit1 Geteurdone xegitalian19xx irishrt5.7 ttruckinon Admin Hypnotiq 16 posters |
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Hypnotiq CAMM All-Star
Location : Lake in the hills , IL Points : 7723 Posts : 1477 Reputation : 225
| Subject: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 10:13 am | |
| I was heading to a hobby store to buy a part for my r/c truck. Talking to a buddy on the phone. I turn onto my moms driveway and hear SNAP / KLUNCK. I hang up and freak out thinking i ran something over. I put the e-brake on and get out and my fucking control arm broke at the ball joint. Now im on a uphill driveway so when they get to towing it my fender / front bumper are fucked. two hours and three tow trucks later my car made it on the truck and i just sat in the car on the bed on the way to the shop! These tow guys i know pretty well and they felt so bad they did it free of charge and are covering my fender / bumper damage. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. Let this thread be a LESSON for those who wanna ride twentys for looks / cool factor whatever you wanna call it. Its not worth it gents. I cant even afford to repair the car at this time. Im trying to find ways to make it happen as we speak. The total for the repairs is 1100.00 :crying: I have pics from under the car but forgot my camera at home. I will post them tomorrow. Before fender damage. Fender damage... | |
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Admin Founding Member
Location : Chicago Points : 20382 Posts : 2295 Reputation : 612
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 10:20 am | |
| I may be able to find you the part cheap, if you need me too.. Would be a lot cheaper to buy it and install yourself. | |
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Hypnotiq CAMM All-Star
Location : Lake in the hills , IL Points : 7723 Posts : 1477 Reputation : 225
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 10:29 am | |
| yeah i think the control arm would be easy but having it towed again would be a major pain in the ass. Then ive never done cv shafts. Heres what the quote says 2 wheel alignment = 60.00 2 control arms L / R = 109.00 each. 2 CV Shafts L/ R = 119.00 each. Totals like 1082 Labor alone is 487.15 | |
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Admin Founding Member
Location : Chicago Points : 20382 Posts : 2295 Reputation : 612
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 10:32 am | |
| Ah, cause they're changing out both control arms and the shafts.. I'd tell them to just replace what's broken so it's driveable, then deal with the rest yourself. Should be a quarter of the cost that way. | |
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ttruckinon CAMM Pro
Location : Adairsville Ga Points : 6735 Posts : 666 Reputation : 202
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 10:44 am | |
| Trust in Matt. He is our MOPAR Guru!
Sorry to hear your toy is broken but it can be fixxed. | |
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irishrt5.7 CAMM All-Star
Location : Ingleside Points : 21523 Posts : 3798 Reputation : 705
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 11:24 am | |
| Damn JR that sucks bro... | |
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xegitalian19xx Founding Member
Location : Chicago Points : 17935 Posts : 1475 Reputation : 294
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 11:37 am | |
| that does suck bro...but there are a lot of people here running 20's without any problems.... | |
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Hypnotiq CAMM All-Star
Location : Lake in the hills , IL Points : 7723 Posts : 1477 Reputation : 225
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 11:45 am | |
| the shops saying the ball joints were completely rusted. Im sure it isnt the 20's fault but im thinking it kinda did play a factor in this. | |
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xegitalian19xx Founding Member
Location : Chicago Points : 17935 Posts : 1475 Reputation : 294
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 11:49 am | |
| Gotcha...i guess i'll have to keep an eye out for this then! | |
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Geteurdone CAMM Member
Location : Va Points : 5712 Posts : 108 Reputation : 12
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 12:10 pm | |
| wow that is a bummer - hope your ride has a speedy recovery | |
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Dalegit1 CAMM Pro
Location : Calumet City Points : 6439 Posts : 515 Reputation : 131
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 1:06 pm | |
| this is a bummer. hopefully, you will be back up and rolling soon. gl | |
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Shawn1112 Founding Member
Location : Hater Proof Points : 34087 Posts : 12919 Reputation : 1607
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 1:06 pm | |
| I dont think it was the rims bro, I have been riding 20's or bigger for the last 5-6 yrs and never had an issue! | |
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HiPwr Moderator
Location : Earth Points : 21312 Posts : 3498 Reputation : 1463
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 1:10 pm | |
| I'm don't know if it is an issue of the 20 inchers, or not, but a front-wheel-drive 300M is a different animal from the RWD LX platform. | |
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HemiMag CAMM All-Star
Location : Chitown Burbs,IL Points : 9417 Posts : 2784 Reputation : 334
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 1:25 pm | |
| dam bro hope you get this fix quick!!! | |
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HEMI UP CAMM Member
Location : South Holland, IL Points : 6017 Posts : 159 Reputation : 169
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 2:02 pm | |
| To all LX owners dude"s you live in the pot hold capital of the world the tie rod ends ball joints need to be check all most on a two month regular base's I've had to change mind a couple of times and my ride is a 06 | |
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Hypnotiq CAMM All-Star
Location : Lake in the hills , IL Points : 7723 Posts : 1477 Reputation : 225
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 2:14 pm | |
| I had the shop do the repairs to just be able to drive it home. I think it was just rusty ball joints that were culprit in this one. I was just trying to think of everything and had nothing to "blame" ya know? Do that make sense? Just all worked up and frustrated to keep my car in good running order and this shit happens.
In the last 6 months ive replaced the entire engine , PCM , Struts and now this.. as a grand total that's over 5600 in repairs and my trans hasn't even gone yet which my make car is notorious for.
Ahhh... thanks for listening.. ill keep everyone posted!! | |
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HiPwr Moderator
Location : Earth Points : 21312 Posts : 3498 Reputation : 1463
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 2:55 pm | |
| Still under warranty, I had my '02 Intrepid in for tranny work twice. First - rebuild, second - replace. | |
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Shawn1112 Founding Member
Location : Hater Proof Points : 34087 Posts : 12919 Reputation : 1607
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 3:21 pm | |
| - HiPwr wrote:
- I'm don't know if it is an issue of the 20 inchers, or not, but a front-wheel-drive 300M is a different animal from the RWD LX platform.
I had 20's on my wifes Altima for like 2yrs, and I had 22's on a Maxima for almost 2yrs and no issues. I have some friends riding 24's on a fwd cars and no issues. | |
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Shawn1112 Founding Member
Location : Hater Proof Points : 34087 Posts : 12919 Reputation : 1607
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 3:22 pm | |
| - Hypnotiq wrote:
- I had the shop do the repairs to just be able to drive it home. I think it was just rusty ball joints that were culprit in this one. I was just trying to think of everything and had nothing to "blame" ya know? Do that make sense? Just all worked up and frustrated to keep my car in good running order and this shit happens.
In the last 6 months ive replaced the entire engine , PCM , Struts and now this.. as a grand total that's over 5600 in repairs and my trans hasn't even gone yet which my make car is notorious for.
Ahhh... thanks for listening.. ill keep everyone posted!! Good luck bro. | |
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Moparcharger07 CAMM Member
Location : Hainesville-ISH Points : 25732 Posts : 2304 Reputation : 591
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 5:22 pm | |
| Sorry to hear that man, if you need the alignment, let me know, it's what I do!! I could hook it up!! | |
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chargerchick CAMM All-Star
Location : Phoenix, AZ Points : 22982 Posts : 5460 Reputation : 880
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 8:56 pm | |
| Oh damn. Sorry to see this. | |
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jontoad Founding Member
Location : Naperville, IL Points : 13090 Posts : 4914 Reputation : 1220
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... August 31st 2009, 9:42 pm | |
| that sucks man. good to hear your getting it back on the road tho.
I've had 20's on my truck for 6 years. I've only had 2 issues. i go through brakes kinda quick on the truck and i had to do both wheel bearings at 70,000mi. both front wheel bearings were SHOT. way bad, tons of play in em. i did the upper ball joints at the same time to be safe. | |
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Iguanaman CAMM All-Star
Location : L.I.T.H. Points : 9792 Posts : 2746 Reputation : 1136
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... September 7th 2009, 12:58 am | |
| So I was considering swapping my stock 18s for 20s in the spring. Aren't SRT8s 20 stock? DOn't understand why this would be an issue. Unless it's because many other parts are beefed up on SRT8s and can support 20s, while R/T and under can't? | |
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Shawn1112 Founding Member
Location : Hater Proof Points : 34087 Posts : 12919 Reputation : 1607
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... September 7th 2009, 2:38 am | |
| - Iguanaman wrote:
- So I was considering swapping my stock 18s for 20s in the spring. Aren't SRT8s 20 stock? DOn't understand why this would be an issue. Unless it's because many other parts are beefed up on SRT8s and can support 20s, while R/T and under can't?
Bro, go with the 20"s you will be fine. Like I said in a previous post I have been riding 20"s or bigger for a long time with no issues. | |
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chargerchick CAMM All-Star
Location : Phoenix, AZ Points : 22982 Posts : 5460 Reputation : 880
| Subject: Re: Ill NEVER run twenty's EVER again... September 7th 2009, 2:45 am | |
| My car came with 20's. No issues whatsoever. | |
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