hit a guard rail

[jackal2000]

Originally Posted by tw0123

I would say you probably bent a tie rod like mentioned above, and possibly a wheel bearing as well...
I know your pain, snow storms have left me in the ditch a couple times in the past with less than idea cars to drive in the snow... mostly due to lack of funds for decent tires...

if it was a wheel bearing i think there would be some shudder/vibration when he drives. best case is it just needs re-aligned and all is well. worst case would be bent tie rod or control arm.

here's a generic pic of the suspension parts for reference.

[tw0123]

^ I was in an accident just before Christmas and the lady hit my driver's wheel... It bent my tie rod almost to a 45 degree angle and my mechanic said that if this happens that 9 out of 10 bearings go as well... That's why I said it possibly affected the bearing as well...