Ran over a curb... repairs?

Richard J. Andrews tech at flashmail.com
Sun May 26 23:31:52 EDT 2002


may have pushed the subframe back too.
depends how hard you did this. also replacement of the strut assembly may
be needed.

HTH!
rich
'86 4kq

get the parts from www.thepartsconnection.com
  they sell the whole arm with bushings for around $60.



>After I coaxed the car back home, and took off the front wheel tonight
>several things became apparent.  The wheel itself was rubbing against the
>inner wheel well the few blocks until home, as well as the rubber being
>rather badly nicked (I was afraid the tire would explode).  With the wheel
>off, it is obvious the lower control arm is severly bent, and the ball
>joints look in bad shape.  Is there anything else I should look for damage
>wise?  Also, where can I purchase a new control arm, and where can I find
>some instructions on installing it?
>
>Thanks,
>David Miller





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