Possible bent control arm? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

BlackCamSe · 10-01-2010, 05:27 PM

Sup guys. I hit a curb the other day at about 15 mph on the right side. Didn't damage the tire. Nor bend the rim. But it had a pull to the right. I put it on the hunter alignment machine yesterday in shop class and everything was in spec EXCEPT for caster. My front right Is off by almost negative 2 degrees and is non adjustable. Would that mean my control arm is bent?

CamrySExxx · 10-01-2010, 05:48 PM

i knew it wasnt gonna be long after you got your strut/sway bars

BlackCamSe · 10-01-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

i knew it wasnt gonna be long after you got your strut/sway bars

I hit the curb before I got th sway and strut bar. Lol. Only recently was able to look at it

Mag Grey Toy · 10-01-2010, 11:44 PM

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If the caster is out on these cars, it indicates that something is worn or bent, possibly from an accident, and must be repaired or replaced.

sorry D:

MJZ · 10-02-2010, 12:14 AM

A mechanic should be able to tell you from inspecting it right?

Glenn8963 · 10-02-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCamSe

Sup guys. I hit a curb the other day at about 15 mph on the right side. Didn't damage the tire. Nor bend the rim. But it had a pull to the right. I put it on the hunter alignment machine yesterday in shop class and everything was in spec EXCEPT for caster. My front right Is off by almost negative 2 degrees and is non adjustable. Would that mean my control arm is bent?

15 mph is enough to bend parts. back in my "wrench turning days", we could adjust caster to some degree to compensate. but now parts replacements are in order.