Axatax

I know this is part of the LCA, but I need to know exactly what the broken part is called (so I can search for it separately w/o buying a whole LCA assembly).

Ran over a steel I-beam @ 60mph dropped off a truck... Rad support is trashed as well as 3 wheels but I have this under control. Frame looks fine, won't know until I get it on alignment rack. Drove it home (~40 miles) on two donuts like this (one borrowed) so I have some hope (wouldn't have done so had I known the damage)... We'll see...

mechanix619

I don't think those can be purchased separately.

Majestic Honda Parts: Front Lower Arm

It looks like the bolt broke. Just remove the bolt from the control arm and install a new bolt.

Axatax

Assuming I have to get the whole thing, should I use this as an excuse to get some aftermarket LCAs, or just get used OEMs?

mechanix619

If the control arms are okay all you need is that rear piece from a junk yard, but based on the pic it just looks like the bolt broke.

Axatax

Yep - it's the bolt, but I think it's more like a stud (doesn't come out on the other side), and it might just be easier to get a JY LCA or replacements in my case.

mechanix619

Correct, but it can be pulled out. It'd definitely the cheapest option, maybe easiest depending on how hard its to find junk yard parts.

Axatax

That wheel is basically what three of them look like. That sidewall/rim damage is actually from running *over* the I-beam. Only 4K miles on those tires (Michelin MO1 so definitely not junk - 100K on my last pair, same car)...

Axatax

Wondering if the tire failed where it did because of the location of the weight? Coincidence?

Axatax

Definitely going to pursue this first. Have to take the LCAs to a shop because that's beyond my capabilities.