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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 07:31 PM
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I had a hydro planing incident today. No other vehicles were involved. My '94 Accord eventually stopped after slamming sideways against a curb. Everything still runs well, but the front of the Rear Driver's side tire is now angled outwards, like a front wheel turning left. Any ideas as to what could be broken? This is my daily and I want to get it repaired sooner rather than later.

I will admit it was kind of fun driving the car home after crashing because the faster i went the more the car would be driving perpendicular to the road. Luckily I was close to home so I didn't have to worry much about anything on the way back.
Disclaimer: Accident occurred due to driver error. Humble thought and lessons have taken place :]

Lemme know what you guys (gals too if they're out there...) think
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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I am sure it is fine.

Kids today think that looks cool. So...Your in.
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001GSRSC
I am sure it is fine.

Kids today think that looks cool. So...Your in.
Wrong kind of stance lol. If you're going for a Accord --> Prelude build, I highly recommend this method for the 4ws install lmao
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 07:38 PM
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Bent the spindle perhaps?
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 08:58 PM
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I would first guess lower control arm on that side because it's so low. Probably bent. pitman arms/tie rods ends could be bent or knocked loose is another thing to check.

get that up on some jackstands and start looking, should be faily obvious where the strike occured and what's bent.
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 04:49 PM
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Hey just an update

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I replaced the Lower Control Arm for just under $30 and it took less than an hour to install. Ordered from Rock Auto, I'll put the link below. I need a front wheel alignment still but that's something I have Thanksgiving week to do :D

https://www.rockauto.com/

Here's the particular part

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...=6117906&jsn=1

Thanks for the suggestions and advice you guys! Hope this was helpful to ya (whoever reads this past, present, or future)
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 08:47 PM
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Glad that is all it was! thanks for posting the solution..
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