> Hmm, unfortunately in a normal situation there are only a few possible
> causes of this sort of problem, but when you throw "bent frame" and
> "collision" into the equation the possibilities increase tremendously.

> First off, before you go ahead with any diagnosis I would get a wheel
> alignment. A 2 wheel alignment would suffice, but a 4 wheel would make
> me feel better.

Yeah that's what I figured would be a good start.

> Now, offhand, ignoring frame/collision problems the first place I'd
> check are the strut tower bearings. On the top of the strut there is a
> bearing that allows the strut to rotate freely when you turn the
> steering. If they are either rusted, worn out or otherwise damaged it
> can manifest as the problem you describe.

Strut bearing was fine when I had the strut out.

> You mention you've got a new steering rack and control arms, are you
> sure they are the correct ones? Something like a wrong part can easily
> cause the problem you describe (and the alignment people would likely
> notice something like that).

I think its the correct one, because when I got it, it bolted right up
to the unibody and the lower ball joints went in easily (err, well I
needed a prybar to lower them enough to get it into the steering
knuckle, but thats normal).

> That's all that comes to mind right now. Unfortunately I have zero
> experience when it comes to "bent frame" possible problems. TTYL

I'll get an alignment done on it, because it can be driven so long as
you dont make a mild left turn.  Remember, two rights don't make a
left, but three rights do.

Thanks,
andrew

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