Help reinstalling strut rod 1990
02-07-17, 11:40 PM
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Help reinstalling strut rod 1990
My car was hit while it was parked outside my house and my lower control arm was bent. I bought a used one off eBay and am having a heck of a time trying to reinstall the strut rod into the LCA. The bolts will simply not line up with the holes in the LCA. I've tried everything I can think of - adjusting camber bolts, adjusting the strut rod itself, pushing/pulling/hammering. I can't figure it out. Is there something I'm missing?
02-08-17, 12:02 AM
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My car was hit while it was parked outside my house and my lower control arm was bent. I bought a used one off eBay and am having a heck of a time trying to reinstall the strut rod into the LCA. The bolts will simply not line up with the holes in the LCA. I've tried everything I can think of - adjusting camber bolts, adjusting the strut rod itself, pushing/pulling/hammering. I can't figure it out. Is there something I'm missing?
02-08-17, 12:25 AM
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I actually tried to get the guy's info, he had cracked his rim in half and couldn't' drive away. He wouldn't give it to me and the cops showed up shortly after. They gave me a police report, I filed a claim. But I don't have collision coverage on my insurance, so... that's that.
02-08-17, 12:49 AM
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I actually tried to get the guy's info, he had cracked his rim in half and couldn't' drive away. He wouldn't give it to me and the cops showed up shortly after. They gave me a police report, I filed a claim. But I don't have collision coverage on my insurance, so... that's that.
02-08-17, 07:32 AM
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Try putting the LCA - strut rod bolts in first. Leave them loose. Then tighten the front.
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02-08-17, 11:51 PM
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I have the minimum required insurance for my state. I don't have collision coverage, my car cost me $800 - hence me going through all this trouble to avoid a shop. My insurer told me there's nothing to be done, as the other driver was not insured.
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02-09-17, 12:00 AM
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The strut rod mount is deformed, and the bushing is toast. I've ordered those parts and they're on the way.
I have the minimum required insurance for my state. I don't have collision coverage, my car cost me $800 - hence me going through all this trouble to avoid a shop. My insurer told me there's nothing to be done, as the other driver was not insured.
I have the minimum required insurance for my state. I don't have collision coverage, my car cost me $800 - hence me going through all this trouble to avoid a shop. My insurer told me there's nothing to be done, as the other driver was not insured.
02-09-17, 07:42 AM
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So your state requires liability insurance (are there states that don't?) but the guy that hit you didn't have any? Regardless, not having insurance doesn't absolve him of his liability, so I'd take him to small claims court for the damages if he doesn't have insurance.
02-09-17, 06:22 PM
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New Hampshire and Virginia do not require motor vehicle insurance. In New Hampshire vehicle owners must satisfy a personal responsibility requirement; instead of paying monthly premiums, and prove that they are capable of paying in case of an accident. In Virginia vehicle owners may pay an uninsured motorist fee.
02-09-17, 08:48 PM
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So if the car was hit then I'm sure there is more than a control arm bent. I would for sure think the fender is gone as well. And if anyones insurance is used your car is then instant salvage title. Unless you can some how force the fact that it is now a collector status vehicle that has a 20K replacement value. I think the key to make everything fit, is going to be to loosen all the associated bolts up. Aren't there 4 on the bracket that hold the diagonal strut support to the front of the unibody frame? Also loosen up the big nuts, check for more out of alignment parts or the unibody frame itself. Every thing needs to be floppy around loose to get things lined up in some cases.
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02-09-17, 09:03 PM
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While driving down the street on my way to work one morning, a lady suddenly stopped and backed into me right in front of a police station. Police were right there, witnesses, she admitted it, my motorcycle was totaled, I was injured. Absolutely no recourse for me other than to deal with it. Good lesson, though.
02-09-17, 09:33 PM
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If the guy's a lowlife, there is just no money to be found. This sort of thing happened to me a long time ago in California, where insurance is required and we have more lawyers than legal residents (not really).
While driving down the street on my way to work one morning, a lady suddenly stopped and backed into me right in front of a police station. Police were right there, witnesses, she admitted it, my motorcycle was totaled, I was injured. Absolutely no recourse for me other than to deal with it. Good lesson, though.
While driving down the street on my way to work one morning, a lady suddenly stopped and backed into me right in front of a police station. Police were right there, witnesses, she admitted it, my motorcycle was totaled, I was injured. Absolutely no recourse for me other than to deal with it. Good lesson, though.
I've read some stories online with people that have dash cams that have been involved in hit and runs. Most of the time they are caught of course but a few people started since they had clear evidence of the person their own insurance covered them without any harm to their deductible. I think after that step your insurance goes after the guy.
