Rob, I'm no mastertech, but I'm no amateur. I'm an exVW tech. All the rear end linkages were fine until THAT happened. Could the improperly mounted wheels have caused a rear linkage failure? I'm really not trying to spend the $120 on an alignment when I know one front perch is failing and the alignment will be moot in a few weeks. I will throw it in the air and pry on all the mounting points though. I'll have an update by tomorrow. Thanks guys!

Started losing power steering fluid, after diag, rack was leaking like a siv at the "damper". Ordered a new one from some ZF knock-off company for $300, had it installed at an indie here in VA. He does reputable work, but keeps prices down by using the cheapest parts suppliers. I always bring my own...