How much did I break? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RadDad2020 · 07-30-2021, 04:59 PM

Hey guys, I done goofed a couple nights ago a hit a high curb on a center divider probably between 40-50mph and mangled my front left wheel and some of the parts around it.

Now I'm trying to assess the damage so I can figure out just how bad it really is and what needs to be repaired/replaced to get her on the road again. Had it towed home on a flatbed truck.

I'm a total novice when it comes to fixing cars but this was a salvaged purchase to begin with and I have decided to fix it myself.

Here is my google photos album of the damage:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Upt5ceBokvYCo5528

From what I can tell, the wheel is obviously f***ed, and the ball joint on the control harm as completely come apart. I think after dislodged from the ball joint, the wheel slammed into the frame, hence the dents in the frame and the frame sized chunk missing from the wheel.

Not sure if I can just replace the ball joint in the control arm, or I need to get the whole arm replaced, and I don't know how to tell if the stabilizer bar or what else might be borked.

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

Ultramaroon · 07-30-2021, 05:51 PM

That control arm is pretzeled but, fortunately, they are designed to let go before damaging upstream components.

Your upright (hub support? nomenclature) is probably also damaged. Definitely replace the hub (bearing assembly).

Others will chime in with their experiences. Check my sig line for the service manual.

Westen86 · 07-30-2021, 05:55 PM

Damage like that goes well beyond just that corner. You will be fighting gremlins well after replacing what you THINK is broken.

VIP BRZ · 07-30-2021, 06:10 PM

I'd go ahead and replace the lower control arm completely, it looks like it could have been slightly bent. ($150)

Honestly id slap that on, put a bolt in that hole that's missing one and see how it drives around the block

doesn't look that bad to me, especially for a vehicle that's already salvage title

soundman98 · 07-30-2021, 06:52 PM

this is specifically why i have full coverage insurance. i drop it off at a shop, they repair it for a $500 deductible, and i get to complain if they get it wrong.

definitely need to check the mounting point measurements.

humfrz · 07-31-2021, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIP BRZ

I'd go ahead and replace the lower control arm completely, it looks like it could have been slightly bent. ($150)

Honestly id slap that on, put a bolt in that hole that's missing one and see how it drives around the block

doesn't look that bad to me, especially for a vehicle that's already salvage title

I second this. Just replace parts till it drives straight and will hold an alignment.

Purist · 08-01-2021, 04:44 PM

Not as bad as it looks I'd suspect. I've done similar. Replaced the replaceable bits and have had no drama since. Check your engine bay for battery acid. Sometimes it spills out the vent in impacts and syyips paint...

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07-30-2021, 04:59 PM	#1
RadDad2020 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much did I break? Hey guys, I done goofed a couple nights ago a hit a high curb on a center divider probably between 40-50mph and mangled my front left wheel and some of the parts around it. Now I'm trying to assess the damage so I can figure out just how bad it really is and what needs to be repaired/replaced to get her on the road again. Had it towed home on a flatbed truck. I'm a total novice when it comes to fixing cars but this was a salvaged purchase to begin with and I have decided to fix it myself. Here is my google photos album of the damage: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Upt5ceBokvYCo5528 From what I can tell, the wheel is obviously f***ed, and the ball joint on the control harm as completely come apart. I think after dislodged from the ball joint, the wheel slammed into the frame, hence the dents in the frame and the frame sized chunk missing from the wheel. Not sure if I can just replace the ball joint in the control arm, or I need to get the whole arm replaced, and I don't know how to tell if the stabilizer bar or what else might be borked. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

07-30-2021, 05:51 PM	#2
Ultramaroon 義理チョコ Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 31,885 Thanks: 52,160 Thanked 36,534 Times in 18,933 Posts Mentioned: 1108 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	That control arm is pretzeled but, fortunately, they are designed to let go before damaging upstream components. Your upright (hub support? nomenclature) is probably also damaged. Definitely replace the hub (bearing assembly). Others will chime in with their experiences. Check my sig line for the service manual. __________________ service manuals

07-30-2021, 06:52 PM	#5
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is specifically why i have full coverage insurance. i drop it off at a shop, they repair it for a $500 deductible, and i get to complain if they get it wrong. definitely need to check the mounting point measurements. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

08-01-2021, 04:44 PM	#7
Purist Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 349 Thanks: 125 Thanked 261 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not as bad as it looks I'd suspect. I've done similar. Replaced the replaceable bits and have had no drama since. Check your engine bay for battery acid. Sometimes it spills out the vent in impacts and syyips paint... Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk __________________ Less More

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VIP BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: CA - San Fernando Valley Posts: 492 Thanks: 242 Thanked 333 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd go ahead and replace the lower control arm completely, it looks like it could have been slightly bent. ($150) Honestly id slap that on, put a bolt in that hole that's missing one and see how it drives around the block doesn't look that bad to me, especially for a vehicle that's already salvage title

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