Hit A Curb
Feb 17, 2003, 09:48 PM
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I guess I'm not alone 
I have the same exact problem, bent rim, bent axle or lower arm or both!
Going to the dealer tomorrow morning toget royally ripped off
I have the same exact problem, bent rim, bent axle or lower arm or both!
Going to the dealer tomorrow morning toget royally ripped off
Feb 17, 2003, 10:04 PM
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i hit a curb at 25mph on a snowy day on my old corolla..there was absolutely no damage 
that car is way too reliable 
but sorry to hear about that dood
like everyone else, i hope everything goes ok.
-Bob
that car is way too reliable but sorry to hear about that dood
like everyone else, i hope everything goes ok.-Bob
Feb 17, 2003, 10:11 PM
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me 2
i slid into a curb sideways on christmass........ no damage to the rim but snaped my lower controll arm in half........ only cost me 350$ to fix..... including part and labor and alignment
best of luck though
best of luck though
Feb 18, 2003, 12:38 AM
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axle wont bend if that is any condolance... I had my car up on the rack at work and can see why the lower control arms are bending on bad potholes/curbs, pretty weak design
pretty weak design
Feb 18, 2003, 01:02 AM
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Damn 
!! That looks bad as hell...........Dont worry...my rims are kinda damaged too...but mine only have deep scratches...let us know what happens...
Can you get your rim repaired?
Good Luck man
!! That looks bad as hell...........Dont worry...my rims are kinda damaged too...but mine only have deep scratches...let us know what happens...Can you get your rim repaired?
Good Luck man
Feb 18, 2003, 05:27 PM
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I had similar luck few years back, when I vent into the curb with the front wheels turned in attempt to go away from there. Well, I hit it sideways with the rim (not the tire) and it all happened at about 15 mph (yes that is fifteen). I clamed the thing to the insurance (thank god) and several months later, car was fixed with the overall price that insurance paid for of almost $10,000.00 and me paying few grand since I wanted OEM pars instead of the after-market ones.
Here is a short list of the things that had to be replaced:
1. wheel
2. hub
3. axle
4. transmission
5. steering rack
6. power steering pump
7. front suspension subframe
8. lateral control arm
9. upper A-arm
10. bumper
11. side mount intercooler
12. ...you get the point
So, be very careful there, and make sure that everything is fixed that has a chance of being bent or damaged in any way!
Good luck
Fedja
Here is a short list of the things that had to be replaced:
1. wheel
2. hub
3. axle
4. transmission
5. steering rack
6. power steering pump
7. front suspension subframe
8. lateral control arm
9. upper A-arm
10. bumper
11. side mount intercooler
12. ...you get the point
So, be very careful there, and make sure that everything is fixed that has a chance of being bent or damaged in any way!
Good luck
Fedja
Feb 18, 2003, 07:56 PM
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Damn, that sounds like really bad news!
Anyway, dropped car off at dealer today, will get the damages report tomorrow morning!
From what I could see, it looks like the lower control arm snapped in half or at least that what it sounds like. I will find out for sure tomorrow!
Anyway, dropped car off at dealer today, will get the damages report tomorrow morning!
From what I could see, it looks like the lower control arm snapped in half or at least that what it sounds like. I will find out for sure tomorrow!
Feb 19, 2003, 03:19 PM
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OK, I got news from the dealer!
I got a bent lower control arm and a broken sway bar seal.
Parts: $169
Labor $ 300
Like I said before, they are ripping me off!
They also tried to sell me a new wheel for $450!
I was like hell no!
I got a bent lower control arm and a broken sway bar seal.
Parts: $169
Labor $ 300
Like I said before, they are ripping me off!
They also tried to sell me a new wheel for $450!
I was like hell no!
Feb 19, 2003, 10:30 PM
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sorry to see mess like that but as we all know get it fix and be happy it shouldn't cort that much but what ever you do please do not do not go back to the dealer to get fixed they will charge you out the a@$ to fix it