broken suspension need help

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scruffy63
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ok I was doing some donuts trying to drift and using my e-brake in an empty parking lot then I hit a patch of wet dirt and went up a curb. now my wheel is shaking at high speeds and this part is broken. my hub is also bent a little. can anybody tell me what part this is and where I can find a new one.

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scruffy63
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can any please help this needs to be fixed very fast!!!!!!

llamabeta
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Looks like the Tension control rod. You sure did smack that thing good. Double check all the front suspension arms\rods for conformity. Good luck.

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karay240
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yea, it's the toe control arm that's broken, but I wouldn't doubt that the impact might have bent the control arm in the process. I'd have it looked at after you replaced the toe control arm.

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This is the front suspension. There isnt a "toe control arm" up front. Toe is controlled with the tie rods. It's that rod with teh boot on it in the back of the photo. New TC Rod and control arm are in order. Maybe even the sway bar bracket (even sway bar). I don't have a good look at the tie rod so I cant comment on that.

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scruffy63
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hey guys I got it fixed for 120$ parts and labor. 40$ control arm, 20$ tie rod, and 20 tension control rod. I got a really good deal and I found a new mechanic that I can trust. now all I need is a steel wheel.you guys wouldn't have any extra by any chance would you?

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karay240
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tension rod, i mean. . . by bad. didn't mean to provide false info. . . m(_ _)m

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I've also had a run in witht he curb while drifting and i've also snaped my tension rod at the same exact place. The thing is other parts are also bent. I've also must find the name of a part i've bent. I don't have a camera on me so I hope you don't mind me using your picture. the part i need the name of is circled in the yellow(not the stabilizer bar, behind it. the bracket holding the arm... the front suspension member?).


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front cross member.

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