Hit a curb w/right rear wheel. Help!
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Hit a curb w/right rear wheel. Help!
I hit a curb and now the right rear wheel has a positive camber (lower part of the tire closer to the opposite). Any ideas whether it's the control arm, strut, hub, etc? It was at a low speed and there's no vibration, sounds, etc. If anybody else has had this problem or knows about this stuff, you're input would be appreciated. Also, anybody know of anyplace in the Chicago area I could get it fixed reliably and cheaply? Thanks in advance.
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This is exactly what happened to me!!! I took it to Sears Auto Center just to see what was wron and surprisingly he said that I twisted my trailing link and bent my hub. Also my strut was bent too. Does this sound like what would happen?
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that sounds about right /\. You DEF. have stuff thats bent.....Things to check that could be bent:
rear strut
rim
lateral links
trailing arms
hub
other possible damage could include:
bent rear sway bar (and/or endlinks)
broken RSB mounts (this happened to me, it broke in the middle of a hard turn, sending me into the curb)
CV joints on the rear half shafts
Good luck, and any way you look at it, its not gonna be "cheap" to repair. I hit a curb awhile back with my drivers front side.......I bent my rim badly, and bent my lower control arm.....all in all.....about $600 damage....and I was lucky. Gotta watchout for those curbs, they are notorious for jumping infront of Subies.
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rear strut
rim
lateral links
trailing arms
hub
other possible damage could include:
bent rear sway bar (and/or endlinks)
broken RSB mounts (this happened to me, it broke in the middle of a hard turn, sending me into the curb)
CV joints on the rear half shafts
Good luck, and any way you look at it, its not gonna be "cheap" to repair. I hit a curb awhile back with my drivers front side.......I bent my rim badly, and bent my lower control arm.....all in all.....about $600 damage....and I was lucky. Gotta watchout for those curbs, they are notorious for jumping infront of Subies.
-Ted
Last edited by GotBoost?; 01-19-2006 at 04:49 PM.
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It isn't my rim cuz I put it on a spin balancer just to make sure and it is ok...very low speed curb tap
Anyway, is installing the hub difficult...I have never had to replace one and was wondering if anyone could possibly show me a thread that might help in my install...That would be awesome!!! Thanks in advance!
Anyway, is installing the hub difficult...I have never had to replace one and was wondering if anyone could possibly show me a thread that might help in my install...That would be awesome!!! Thanks in advance!
Last edited by ricerocketracer; 01-19-2006 at 09:26 PM.
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The "Failure point" for a subaru's rear suspension or what is supposed to take all the heat from a hit like that is the hub/axle carrier area. www.subaruparts.com helped me out a lot in seeing what parts I was ordering and getting good prices. Start out with the trailing arm, hub bearing axle carrier, from there install that and then see what else needs to be done. Also check the strut where the bolts meet the actual strut, that bracket should be bent, get a new strut as well.
I am speaking from experience, and trust me if someone had told me the info I just told you I woulda been a lot better off.
Cheers, and good luck
Austin
I am speaking from experience, and trust me if someone had told me the info I just told you I woulda been a lot better off.
Cheers, and good luck
Austin
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Confused as Usual?
Sorry...a little confused...is a hub bearing axle carrier different from a hub???...if not then the hub isn't necessary to replace???...And I will replace the strut, strut mount, trailing link, its bracket (just in case, for $12 i couldnt go wrong), and my 2 lateral links cuz i already have the parts...the guy at sears told me i would also have to replace my hub...so confused......HELP?
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http://www.subaruparts.com/diag/?mod...category=281-1
Part # 28413 - Axle Housing
The axle carrier is actually called the axle housing, my mistake, you can use the hub if it is not damaged but you will need to get a new bearing and have it pressed into the axle housing.
Any other questions feel free to ask
Austin
Part # 28413 - Axle Housing
The axle carrier is actually called the axle housing, my mistake, you can use the hub if it is not damaged but you will need to get a new bearing and have it pressed into the axle housing.
Any other questions feel free to ask
Austin
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ok...Let's Review...I need...
Lateral Links(purchased)
Trailing Link(purchased)
Strut
Strut Mount?
Axle Housing
Rear Axle Bearing
hub?
Let me know if I have missed even the smallest part or if any of the above are wrong...And what the possibilities if any that the axel housing might NOT be bent...well I can dream...also...could my sway bar and the other things "GotBoost?" mentioned at the end of his post be bent...it was only at about 5mph and wasn't that hard of a tap...just enough that....i don't know!!! I'm so confused!! Thanks!
P.S...Is there a way to tell if my hub is bent without taking it off cuz i cant pull off my brakes to inspect til I install the rest of the parts cuz I can't afford downtime...thx
Lateral Links(purchased)
Trailing Link(purchased)
Strut
Strut Mount?
Axle Housing
Rear Axle Bearing
hub?
Let me know if I have missed even the smallest part or if any of the above are wrong...And what the possibilities if any that the axel housing might NOT be bent...well I can dream...also...could my sway bar and the other things "GotBoost?" mentioned at the end of his post be bent...it was only at about 5mph and wasn't that hard of a tap...just enough that....i don't know!!! I'm so confused!! Thanks!
P.S...Is there a way to tell if my hub is bent without taking it off cuz i cant pull off my brakes to inspect til I install the rest of the parts cuz I can't afford downtime...thx
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
I hit a curb awhile back with my drivers front side.......I bent my rim badly, and bent my lower control arm.....all in all.....about $600 damage....and I was lucky. Gotta watchout for those curbs, they are notorious for jumping infront of Subies.
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I got my control arm today. I asked for a '00-'01 control arm. They sent me an '02 control arm. I called and the guy said his computer says '97-2003 is the same and I need to try it first before I get a refund. FECKING AWESOME. What happens if I want a hood and they send me a mirror. Do I still have to try to put it on first?
So.. Just to confirm - '02 control arm will not fit an '01 right?
So.. Just to confirm - '02 control arm will not fit an '01 right?
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