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Originally Posted by richlevy

Well, apparently the total is now about $1100. A spindle in the rear was also bent. AAAARRRHHHH!

Generally, a force strong enough to bend a spindle will also bend (or warp) a wheel rim. This can be overlooked especially when the replaced wheel is realigned to a warpped tire. Spinning a wheel even on a bent spindle (with something held directly adjacent to tire treads) should expose the bent wheel. If a spindle (wheel) assembly is aligned with the same wheel - as is standard - then the alignment would be off later when tires are rotated.

Just a cautionary note that might be relevant some 6+ month later.

This snowstorm was unique for this year. Some where noting how many drivers were clearly driving way too fast because the previous snow was so dry and therefore not so slick. This one being wetter meant many were now surprised that their vehicle is not snow proof.

$50 for an alignment? Not enough money or a kind dealer.