Steering

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
127 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHAKKEY13
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I recently slid into a curb at 40K in the snow now my steering off center and there is play in my Pitman and Idler Arm so should i get an alignment or just replace both arms?
Nov 27, 2010 at 11:41 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to check all the steering and replace any bent items, you will have to get an alignment to confirm all is correct anyway.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 27, 2010 at 11:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a wheel alignment that impact might have done soemthing else other than the control arms-
Nov 27, 2010 at 11:45 PM