I agree. My first thought was that the lower control arm brackets got bent
rearward. With the passenger side wheel turned to right, if anything, I'd
guess the tie rod would snap from being forced to "extend". Or, if wheel
turned far enough, the steering rack rod would bend?

If the upper control arm bushings were already worn far enough, maybe they
failed due to accident? ie they were sacrificed instead of another part(s)?
(That's wishful thinking though)

Neil.

On Friday, November 18, 2016, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

Given your description, it is unlikely that a bent right tie rod is the
> issue.  If the tie rod was bent, the right wheel would be pointing in,
> instead of out, when the left wheel is straight.
>
> Sounds more likely that you bent the lower control arm or some other part
> that would affect steering geometry.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of T Collins
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: hit a boulder and a light pole
>
> Hello volks,
>
> I thought earlier this evening I was toast. A jeep in front of me stopped
> suddenly and I beard off to the right while braking hard. I ended up
> resting next to a light pole. Seems I hit a boulder and then the lamp post
> with the passenger side wheel. The rim is irreparably bent.
>

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