intercede007 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Tourist went through a stop street into the right of way. They hit me while my left front wheel was turned to the left. Damage ensued..... http://www.jon-tanis.com/gallery/d/590-1/175939631_P_1.jpg http://www.jon-tanis.com/gallery/d/592-1/175939631_P_3.jpg The body shop people kept telling me "suspension parts". I asked for a clarification. I don't know if they were playing me for dumb or what, but they wouldn't elaborate. The reason I ask; the original $2200 estimate was adjusted upwards because they tore the front suspension apart and had to order more parts. The tie rod is definatly done for. But is the swaybar and endlink also bent in that picture? From the outside, with the wheel pushed that far back into the wheel well, what else would the nice Honda Oddessey have destroyed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Strut and control arm should be checked as well, the control arm is designed to give and buckle so you should be abel to feel for imperfections. Maybe check the hub and wheel bearing assemblies? they aren't meant to take impacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i had something like that 5 yrs ago with a Pontiac Grand Am. slid into a curb (sheet ice) at maybe 5-8 mph. broke the strut arm, CV joint, bent halfshaft, etc. lots of aluminum parts up front that are not designed for side impact. no body damage, cost over $2000 to repair. shop can not really tell by looking whats bent they will know as soon as they try to install new parts. Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacysti05 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Make sure they look @ the corntrol arm bolt they are hard to bend but it look like there was a lot force in the hit since the car hit it head on. Hopefully the control arm absorbed or buckle the hit as it should. good luck Good thing you did not get hurt http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m151/legacysti05/2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Endlink is definitely at a dramatic angle & is at risk to fail. Check to see if the other side is identical, the sway could have just slide over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 You might have a problem there... JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 DAM!!! Godd luck. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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