Front LCA possibly damaged?
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Front LCA possibly damaged?
Hey all, I wanted to start a new question related to my suspension issue: https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/front-suspension-damage-866373/
I think I found the problem.
I found the rear bracket (the steel loop that retains the bushing) of the passenger LCA was just very slightly bent in towards the inside of the car. Now I can see why I was getting a pull to the right.
Question: do you think my LCA was damaged? I highly doubt if there is any way to tell because I REALLY had to look hard to tell the bracket was bent. Also, these aluminum LCA's really seem sturdy but want other more experienced opinions.
Thank you,
Ben
I think I found the problem.
I found the rear bracket (the steel loop that retains the bushing) of the passenger LCA was just very slightly bent in towards the inside of the car. Now I can see why I was getting a pull to the right.
Question: do you think my LCA was damaged? I highly doubt if there is any way to tell because I REALLY had to look hard to tell the bracket was bent. Also, these aluminum LCA's really seem sturdy but want other more experienced opinions.
Thank you,
Ben
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I did move the rear bracket of the control arm probably 1/16" and I did the alignment again. Weird as the alignment showed I was biased right again and that is where my car wanders.
On the road, it was not as bad but still wanders. It does not PULL but WANDERS. Meaning that the steering wheel stays in the same position but the whole car will eventually start to move to the right.
I bought a new knuckle and control arm from a junk yard (did I say that right?) and will be installing after I get back in a few weeks. After replacing those items and still issues, I have to look at possible strut tower damage. If so, it will go to a professional shop that handles that sort of stuff.
On the road, it was not as bad but still wanders. It does not PULL but WANDERS. Meaning that the steering wheel stays in the same position but the whole car will eventually start to move to the right.
I bought a new knuckle and control arm from a junk yard (did I say that right?) and will be installing after I get back in a few weeks. After replacing those items and still issues, I have to look at possible strut tower damage. If so, it will go to a professional shop that handles that sort of stuff.
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Further, I now have a very slight vibration. The factory manual points to either the spindle or the ball joint connecting the control arm to the knuckle in this case.
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