Back Wheel Bent Inwards

[Lachie113]

hey guys ive noticed a big problem over the last few days

 

My rear schock is gone which made a rattle but over the last few days to drive straight I have to have the steering wheel turned which made me think the wheel allignment was screwed.

 

When I'm driving apart from the wheel being turned when ever I hit a pothole or slight bump in the road the rear makes a clunky noise and the car seems to jolt to the left or right as if it wants to slide out

 

I had a closer look with a mehanic and the rear right wheel is bent inwards

 

ANy ideas I'm taking it to a mechanic monday to get fixeed just don't know what I should be expecting as far a the problem (and a price) goes

 

I also hit a gutter 6 months back on the rear LEFT side which could have caused the problem

 

thanks

[B.L.Z.BUB]

What kind of car is it?

[Lachie113]

its a 1998 corolla liftback,

the bubble looking ones with circle lights

[Lachie113]

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[Ben-89]

The cause is from the hit you had with the gutter, you must've hit it pretty hard. Did you cut a corner at speed and clip it or was it an attempted slide gone wrong? Being a model with independant rear suspension you'll probably be up for new trailing arms, bushes, rear strut possibly and wheel as its most likely buckled.

 

Depending on how worn the rear shocks and bushes are, its probably wise both replace both items with fresh ones. Unless you know someone who can do mates rates it wont be cheap.