caster rods leakin

[(B1) MR_fanny]

hey guys, i lost control the other day in the wet and mounted the curb head on pretty hard. noticed the next day that my right castor rod bush is leakin heaps of silicone. havent had a chance to climb under and check everything esle.

obviously i have to get these replaced with adjustable ones but the question is can i still drive around with the farrkd up ones or will it cause any more damage??

also is there anything else that i need to check for damage??

cheers.

[Steve]

steering and suspension are somewhat akin to brake systems - if they arent working properly they are very dangerous.

a thorough visual inspection is the first thing to do, look for any bent arms etc.

when you fit the castor rods, get it aligned and checked at the same time. Most places like pedders do free safety checks, might be worth taking it into them if you are unsure of what to look for.

[(B1) MR_fanny]

yeah im definitly gettin a safety check....thanks

just to make sure are caster rods and radial rods the same thing??im not sure if im talkin about the right thing.

[Steve]

radius rods, yes.