Need help just messed up my whole suspension..

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Salvadorian561
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Hey guys im new to the car world and I just recently got me a s14.. I lost control of my car and jumped a curve. now my rear left wheel is dented in but I dont know whats the problem? If you guys could help ,e out I would appreciate it.. I tried searching but no luck..


Salvadorian561
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Here are some pics

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Warped161
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remove the wheel and give us some pics of the suspension, compare the driver and passenger sides of the rear to see if anything looks bent or broken.

MastaYu
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more pics needed

Salvadorian561
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I looked on the other side and the bushings on my left side are bent?




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Heres a pic of my right side and also I just put in a z32 diff and when I drive my car I hear this noise coming from the rear. Like if its rubbing on something.

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Warped161
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which bushing is bent?

Salvadorian561
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my left side when I look at it and compare it to the right it is slightly. Where the RUCAS connect to the knuckle

97240SE
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that noise is probably your axle due to the wheel being off so much, you possibly bent the control arm/bracket

jfryjfry
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bushings are rubber -- they don't bend.

likely your control arms and possibly the mounts on the 'frame' where they mount to the body are bent.

you should replace the ball joints too -- if you fractured one, it could let go and that's not a fun or cheap experience.

take it to a reputable shop. you can save $$$ buy providing known good replacment parts to them to install.

Salvadorian561
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Nvm guys I found out that my rear left knuckle is cracked.


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