slid into a pole... messed my front end...
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shoreside83
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slid into a pole... messed my front end...
ok so i got a question, ive recently messed up my 2008 awd nissan rogue, now the drivers side tire is jamed back against the tire well, i know that my lower control arm is messed, any suggestions as to what else ive most deffinately screwed up? it runs great still hahaha aside from the fact that it will not be driving ne where until i have dealt with this as alberta insurance is disgusting and i will be having this fixed away from my insurance company...
Re: slid into a pole... messed my front end... (shoreside83)
I feel you
I feel your pain, I got hit in my bumper yesterday, not as bad as your mishap but still annoying dealing with insurance companies.shoreside83 wrote:ok so i got a question, ive recently messed up my 2008 awd nissan rogue, now the drivers side tire is jamed back against the tire well, i know that my lower control arm is messed, any suggestions as to what else ive most deffinately screwed up? it runs great still hahaha aside from the fact that it will not be driving ne where until i have dealt with this as alberta insurance is disgusting and i will be having this fixed away from my insurance company...
Re: slid into a pole... messed my front end... (shoreside83)
It's hard to tell what other components could have been affected. My suggestion is to take it to a reputable auto shop to have it looked at.
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philipa_240sx
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Re: slid into a pole... messed my front end... (sileung)
Any or all of the following components are likely damaged
- Lower control arm- Sway/anti roll bar & endlink- Strut and upper strut mount- Steering tie rod.... hopefully the steering rack is fine.- Brake lines and possibly the brake caliper- CV joint and driveshaft
Of bigger concern is stuff you don't see:
- Frame misalignment- Damage to the transmission (ie bearings, transmission mounts, differential)- Damage to the steering rack (internal)
You better find a very good repair shop because if it's not fixed properly, you will have more problems down the road. My '87 Pathfinder was involved in a side impact to the passenger side front tire at 50km/h (30mph). I spent nearly 2 years fixing it due to a poor repair job the first time around. I sunk over $1500 in repairs to fix the suspension and steering alone!
- Lower control arm- Sway/anti roll bar & endlink- Strut and upper strut mount- Steering tie rod.... hopefully the steering rack is fine.- Brake lines and possibly the brake caliper- CV joint and driveshaft
Of bigger concern is stuff you don't see:
- Frame misalignment- Damage to the transmission (ie bearings, transmission mounts, differential)- Damage to the steering rack (internal)
You better find a very good repair shop because if it's not fixed properly, you will have more problems down the road. My '87 Pathfinder was involved in a side impact to the passenger side front tire at 50km/h (30mph). I spent nearly 2 years fixing it due to a poor repair job the first time around. I sunk over $1500 in repairs to fix the suspension and steering alone!