bondinho Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Had a great start to the day today. This morning some absolute muppet came around a corner near my house half on my side of the road so I swerved out of the way and smashed my passenger side front wheel up over a biggish curb. Now the wheel is pointing at a funny angle and the car doesn't drive straight - assuming some part of the suspension is now bent. Absolutely fecked off, really didn't need this as I'm desperately trying to save for my wedding. Tempted to just sell the car as it is and get something cheap. Anyway, does anyone know which part is likely to be the bent bit?! I'm not really sure what the parts are all called - I'm assuming it's most likely to be the lower arm that is bent?? Any idea on cost of replacing it or is it easy to change yourself? Advice will be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Those wishbones (Lower Control Arm & Upper Control Arm) are about £190 and £230 for what I remember. Jez might help you with a cheaper one once you know which is bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Reid Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Its probably lower arm, top arm and steering arms that are bent. I have these avaiable off my spare shell. Call me on 07970 395823 if you need them quickley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondinho Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cheers guys - car is in garage now, will no doubt be in touch with someone once I know the damage. Nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Not good mate, hope this gets sorted soon! I hate it when someone else's stupidity costs you time and money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 You might be lucky and it just be the track rod end that's bent, which is what steers the wheel. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Need to also make sure the chassis leg hasnt moved, otherwise its a jig job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondinho Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 It was the hub and the lower arm, and my mechanic said to get a new strut as well just in case as it might possibly need doing - spoke to Jezz's garage and one of the guys sent the stuff out which arrived on Friday (£260 delivered from a mint car apparently which is all good). Took it to the garage without really looking at it and it turns out the hub is the wrong side Nevermind, they should be sending out the passenger side one on Monday so will hopefully have car back by Wednesday at the latest all sorted. How I hate other drivers sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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