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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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well, i guess i ran over a speed bump or something but when i took my rear out of the car i noticed my right rear LCA is bent at about a 10* angle. i tryed beating it with a rubber mallet but its pretty strong(BMR chromoly adjustable). i was wondering if its trashed and i need to shell out some cash for a new one or if anyone has ever "fixed" one. its bent right where the threads meet the two outer "casings" with the bushings on them. im kind of worried that if i bend it back i wont be able to adjust it anymore because the threads may warp.
anyway, anyone ever do this before? any advice?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Not worth repairing. Buy a new one.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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I agree with CANNIBAL, it's not even close..buy a new one. JMO

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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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This might be a good time to shop ELSEWHERE for lower control arms...
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by John95Z28
This might be a good time to shop ELSEWHERE for lower control arms...
Was it an adjust. with rod ends or adjust. w/ the poly ends?
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by John95Z28
This might be a good time to shop ELSEWHERE for lower control arms...
Thats a good point
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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its adjust with poly ends. should i even bother getting adjustables this time? i do have a 12-bolt on the way and i hear that they dont always fit perfectly in the wheel wells, what do you guys think?
oh, and does anyone want to buy one(1) bmr lca?
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