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Steering problem after hitting a pothole

Old Jun 4, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Steering problem after hitting a pothole

A couple days ago I hit a pretty nasty pothole on both wheels on my drivers side. It popped my rear tire and I just got it replaced last night. Then today I noticed when I accelerate quickly it seems like it wobbles quite a bit. My steering seems like there is something wrong with it but I can't tell exactly what. I was wondering if anyone had any possible problems they think it could be. It's not that my power steering isn't working. It's something wrong with the steering in general. Thoughts would be appreciated. My car is a 2004 6 speed.
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Alignment, Tie Rod, Shock. All that I can think of off the top of my head.

EDIT: Clarifying question, does it ONLY wobble when you accelerate quickly or does it also happen at high speed? And how do you know it wobbles, where do you feel it, in the steering wheel?

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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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It seems to be only when I accelerate. I haven't been past 60 today because I just had a short drive. I feel it in the steering wheel and possibly the whole front end kind of wobbles back a forth.
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Try hitting somewhere around 65-75 and cruise. If you feel slight wobble in the wheel could definitely be the tie rod(s).
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Alright, I'll do that when I get back. Thanks man
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Thoroughly Inspect all your wheels and see if they are bend, yes 1 or more of your rims may be bend, either on the outside or inside. If have them balanced, after hitting the pothole the weight may have fallen off the wheel. Hope this helps.
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