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Originally Posted by Laco
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The Jeeps front wheels were hard locked to one side, and skidding in that position as it was being pushed backwards. Don't know what damage may have been done, but it certainly did not do it any good. I would guess at the very least it would have required a front end alignment, maybe some components replaced.
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That part wouldn't bother me. Cars in general have to be designed so that they can slide on dry pavement without damage, or requiring an alignment. When driven hard it's not unusual for any car to be put into a drift that would load the suspension in similar manner, or maybe worse. A Jeep in particular is built rugged to take off-road abuse, so I'd expect the suspension to take sliding without issues.
A Jeep is also different than most cars because the tow bar can be attached to thicker and more solid steel frame, unlike most cars that are built out of thinner metal. There isn't much chance of buckling the frame or attachment point.
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