So a friend of mine "crashed" his 5th gen going around a corner. Instead of the car turning, he lost traction and the car went strait and "jumped" a ditch. Most of the damage is on the Passenger side. The damage isnt too bad but the pass side suspesion is deffinitely messed up a little. We took it to the shop to see what was wrong with it and they said that at *minimum*, the lower control arm and radius rod will need to be replaced. Here are the problems that he is haveing:
Steering wheel isnt at "10 & 12" when driving strait, its crooked(sp?) as though he is turning to the right.
The passenger side wheel is pointing more toward the middle of the bumper
The top of the wheel is tilted out more than the bottem

What should we look for whole changing the control arm and radius rod? What would cause the above symptoms? He didnt hit too hard and the suspension isnt too out of wack. What do you think?

 

hmm usually with an accident like this, he definitly will need replacing of those parts and maybe find a junkyard hub + suspension

cause replacing just those parts might not fix the problem and could cause bad tire wear etc, the steering wheel will be straight once he gets an alignment (maybe) once he fixes everything

but there is no garuntee that everything will be back to normal

btw he had understeer, so tell him to slow down thru corners

 

He knows. What should We look for tho to see if it needs to be replaced? I dont know what would casue the wheel to point inward and also have the top of the wheel tilt outward.

 

I have the passenger side front hub assembly and both rear hubs if you need. I have the rear trailing arms,sway bars and rear crossmember. Let meknow,

 

same **** happened to my car last sunday. my rear is all fucked.

 

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I think Ive talked to you through Ebay. I deffinitely know that Ive asked you about this. Either way, My computer sucks and it isnt letting me PM you. If you have the front passenger side suspension that would be great. I need this ASAP so please let me know How far away from Buffaloyou are because I could come down and pick it up if you are relatively close. Please get back to me ASAP

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Have you gotten yours looked at yet? How bad is the estimate/damage?

 

damn people crashing their cars. my friend also crashed his prelude 2 weeks ago and we had to replace the whole rear passenger side suspension along with the rear crossmember. your front tire is probably in at the bottom because the lower control arm is probably bent. best way to find out what you need is take it apart and everything before you go for a junkyard trip unless you don't mind going back or paying autozone a visit... ALWAYS going to be something else you missed/forgot.. that's just how it goes.. for me anyways.... good luck

 

What would cause the tire to be "turned"/ pointed towards the center of the bumper while the other while is strait? Is that the radius rod?

 

anyone?

 

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it could be the radius rod or the LCA, but probably the radius rod.