efp0wa Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Not oldschool. But my EF8 CRX had a run in with a curb a while ago. Been sorting it when i have the time. Have gotten new straight stabilizer bar and links, radius rods and Lower control arms. The passenger side stabilizer bar & link were bent, The radius rod had snapped. LCA didn't seem to messed up... The side the suffered the damage is frustrating me, the new LCA is very far off from where it bolts the the front rear subframe, I'm not too sure what do to here.... As discusting as it sounds i'm tempted to fit the old LCA back on, it has a small bend in it and i'm actually not sure if it is from a accident prior to myself owning the car or it happened in the accident. But it looks as though it will fit and work, will post pic shortly. The LCA mount doesnt appear damaged while comparing to the drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 the new LCA is very far off from where it bolts the the front rear subframe What? Measure all the mounting points and compare to the non damaged side/another car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's been seriously tweaked to be that far out. Put the old one back on and take it to a friendly beater with a chassis straightener and ask him to tweak it back into shape for you. You're asking for problems otherwise with incorrect geometry and wear with failures being imminent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 write it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 the new LCA is very far off from where it bolts the the front rear subframe What? Measure all the mounting points and compare to the non damaged side/another car. The replacement lower control arm is very far off from where it mounts to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 It's been seriously tweaked to be that far out. Put the old one back on and take it to a friendly beater with a chassis straightener and ask him to tweak it back into shape for you. You're asking for problems otherwise with incorrect geometry and wear with failures being imminent. Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 write it off THanks for your stupid suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'd say its a pretty good suggestion. Repairing chassis damage that bad will most likely be more than the cars worth. Slammed my old wagon into a curb - needed new LCA and was good to go, learned the hard way AWD Hondas dont drift well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Simon is only saying it because it isn't some rat-shit Toyota that he deems worthy. Without investigating the damage and costs associated first it's hardly a good call at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp0wa Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm going to drop that whole beam/frame that the LCA mounts are on; just had a panelbeater look at it and he said he suggested that and then he'll straighten it upto spec when i get it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Oh wait, the LCA mount is removable - well thats not so bad then. Might just need a new subframe or something relatively simple like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulloc Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 yup you prob need to replace the front subframe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_feinted Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Probably a silly question but have you tried bolting the bare arm to the subframe first and then bolting up the radius arm, sway bar etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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