Unknown Camry Suspension Piece - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

john87 · 10-03-2005, 04:23 PM

The piece below has been rusting out for a while on my '86 Camry and I was wondering if anybody knew what it is called... I imagine this is one of the more unusual replacements to be done on a car...

For instance, what do I ask for from my parts store?

Any help is greatly appreciated in advance

John

camry-4-ever · 10-03-2005, 04:46 PM

That is an interesting question. I think we need a bump to see if any of the more experienced TN'rs know what this is. Anyone????

fredk · 10-03-2005, 05:32 PM

its the front corner bracket, cars from up north do this, if that bar breaks loose the suspension will become unstable and several things might happen, when you stomp the brakes the bar will break loose and hit the ground and then fold up under the car, or you can go around a corner and it will come loose resulting in the front wheels folding up under the car, it keeps the front wheel centered in the wheelwell, if the wheel goes twards eather end it will hit the body and stop turning resulting in a very memorable ride

john87 · 10-03-2005, 05:38 PM

so in other words, you are saying that by replacing this part, i shouldn't experience furtehr problems caused by it detaching

fredk · 10-03-2005, 05:54 PM

im not saying anything like that, im simply stating that if the bar comes loose you are in for a wild ride

toyboyracer · 10-03-2005, 05:56 PM

STOP DRIVING THIS CAR NOW !!

Not kidding - THIS IS DANGEROUS...

If that breaks away the car will SUDDENLY VEER to the LEFT.

This is a critical component & should be replaced IMMEDIATELY !

fredk · 10-03-2005, 05:59 PM

hey john87, hop on msn, i added you but it might not be right

fredk · 10-03-2005, 06:00 PM

hey toy, where do you work at?

john87 · 10-03-2005, 06:12 PM

yo thats tight!!!!!

toyboy..thanks for the advice

fredk i added you to aim

toyboyracer · 10-03-2005, 06:23 PM

John, I'm self employed here in Oz, work from home so I work when I feel like it...LOL
I'm 43 & have been back yard mechanicing(iz that a word?) since I was 18.

Things like worn bushes/rubbers & non vital components can be pushed to their limits BUT soldid mounting points are very CRITICAL to holding parts in place.

If that section were to collapse the "OH CRAP" factor when it happens would not be pretty.
If it was just the D rubber on the sway bar bracket that was chewed out ...no probz but that rust "looks" EXTREMELY well advanced & if that caused an accident here in Oz with our "roadworthy" laws on cars, insurance would be VOID, & charges would most likely be laid against the owner by the Police.

For the sake of your fellow motorists & pedestrians a few dollars & some hard(?) work is a very small price to pay I should think.