If you constantly pull into the driveway taking a left, and bouncing your car over this bump, it's going to hurt your car. I doubt it is b/c of 1 week under your control, but that opinion is changing quickly. Use some common sense. Any vehicle will take beating over it's life - hell, in RI there are a few spots on the f8ckin highways that basically amount to speed bumps, in addition to the myriad potholes. It will help the lifespan of your car dramatically if you prevent any AVOIDABLE wear and beatings.

 

damn, I never though that such a small bump could cause damage.

 

I've got a ~2.5 - 3 inch "lip" at the end of my driveway that I roll over at the lowest speed possible. The bump in your driveway doesn't sound like a large one, and it won't cause damage (wear is probably a more appropriate term) unless you let it. But bouncing over it at a quick speed a couple times a day will take its toll over time. Especially if you're hitting it w/the wheel cut the same way every time. Again, it's just a matter of preventing any abuse you can. You avoid potholes when you see them, and probably cringe when you can't avoid them/don't see them. Same thing applies to bumps.

 

Yup, see dealer, should roll dead center -reduces tire wear, and even gas milage, as less force required to roll a trued wheel, and you can control corners so much better - also check and see if breaks pull to one side or the other - get them trued at the same time. Luck

 

You need a wheel alinement or you need to take your 8 in and get that recall done at your local dealer.

 

There's a recall on the steering? Lemme go check.

 

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...lBallJoint.pdf


beers

 

Thanks for the link swoope, but I have a 2005 model so it does not fall under the recall.

 

that's a cool one. thanks!

 

?????? Um, read the SECOND line.

 

Made a mistake, I meant 2005.