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I recently was gifted this pretty nice 211.
This is because the owner didnt want to pay to fix it it.
The previous owners kid jumped a median and broke both passengers wheels, destroyed the pass CV axle, bent the front lower control arm and outer tie rod end.
I have since replaced the bad parts and it will somewhat align.
It has Left front 7.7 and Right 4.2 castor
Left front -1.3 camber and Right +1.0 camber
Rear L and R are in spec
The front drivers wheel is more forward in the wheel well than the passenger wheel.
Since i have replaced bad parts and somewhat aligned the vehicle, it runs and drives pretty good. There is an obvious pull, but, for a near free vehicle it is not too noticable.
I would like to eventually get this to align fully to spec. Being the vehicle took a big under side hit while jumping the curb, I think i will need to drop the front subframe. This is to inspect and or replace.
Has anyone done this (yes i know many have) but is there a how to, or pictures for helping me identify what the problem could be?
Im guessing the subframe attaching bolts are either bent, or the subframe is twisted and needs to be put back in the correct position. Is this something that can be visually seen without subframe removal?
Likely where the control arm attaches to the subframe, the subframe is bent so the angle is not perfect.
I would analyze this area, and if needed, replace [or attempt to straighten] the subframe.
How much would it cost to take it to a body shop with a frame alignment machine? At the very least they can identify if it is the subframe or the actual frame of the body. They might even be able to pull everything back into position using their laser measurement.
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