What to check after running over a curb?

What to check after running over a curb?

What to Look For When You Hit a Pothole or Curb:

1. Check tires/wheel for any obvious damage. Look for cuts, scrapes, or chips out of the wheel or tire.
2. Check under the car for any obvious/visible damage. If you see parts hanging low it could indicate damage to tie rods or control arms.
3. Check for steering problems.

What happens if you hit a curb too hard?

The impact is a shock to your steering system as well; it can be enough to knock the front end alignment out of spec. A harder hit on a curb can actually do damage to steering components and suspension. The control arm, drag link, Pitman arm and other parts can physically be bent by an impact on a curb.

How do you mess up your wheel alignment?

Auto Solutions lists five things that mess up wheel alignment below.

1. Accidents. The force of an automobile accident can easily knock your wheels out of alignment.
2. Bumps. Well, mostly speed bumps, but all bumps can give your wheel alignment a jolt and knock it out.
3. Curbs.
4. Potholes.
5. Vehicle Maintenance.

How long does it take to drive the length of I-95?

The entire length of the i-95 covers a distance of aprox. 1,927 miles. It takes approx. 30 hrs. and 35 minutes to travel the 1,927 mile length with a sustained driving speed averaging 60 mph. When including sleep/rest/eating time; a more leisurely drive covering the entire 1,927 mile distance consumes closer to 75 hrs.

What happens when one wheel is spinning slower on a curb?

When one wheel is spinning slower on a curb, the mechanism will keep driving the other wheel without any skidding, binding or jerking. It the differential would not be present, we would have wheels locked together at the same speed in a turn.

Why does my car make noise when I go over 20 mph?

If you hear the noise above 20 mph it’s most likely a wheel bearing noise but it’s not a bad idea to check the tire tread to be sure the tires are not chopped or worn uneven. If you what to leave me more details about the noise I may have a more definitive answer to what may be the problem.