FJ Cruisers of Northern California

FJ took some damage to front passenger side, need some help

So long story short, I hit a curb while turning at about 10 mph and it messed up my rig pretty bad. The tire is sitting at about a 20 degree angle, the top of the tire rubbing against my UCA. Here are some pics of the damage.

I am guessing my spindle/knuckle is bent? How does my axles and tie rod look?

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on November 26, 2013 at 7:48pm

Its the spindle knuckle looks fine may have damage to the wheel bearing

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Permalink Reply by jluu on November 26, 2013 at 11:44pm

You don't think the spindle is bent? I am going to take the hub bearing out tomorrow and see if its damaged

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on November 28, 2013 at 9:11pm

spindle is bent but the ball joint looks fine

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Permalink Reply by crawlinrollins on December 1, 2013 at 7:00pm

bearings may look fine but check for flat spots

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Permalink Reply by Maximus (Max) on November 27, 2013 at 9:25am

also take a look at the upper control arm!

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Permalink Reply by Craig Stanley on November 27, 2013 at 7:30pm

UCA ball joint or wheel bearing would be my guess if you don't seen anything bent. Let us know what you find. Easy on the long pedal.

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Permalink Reply by jluu on November 27, 2013 at 9:14pm

Okay got everything off.

The top of the spindle definitely looks bent.

Also, how do you tell if the ball joint is bad? This is a light racing one.

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Permalink Reply by Craig Stanley on November 27, 2013 at 9:52pm

Ball joint *looks* good. I would go by feel. Since it is aftermarket and removable I can't really tell.

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on November 28, 2013 at 9:13pm

UCA is fine ball joint looks fine but your spindle is bent for sure

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on November 28, 2013 at 9:15pm

i reconmend when you get a new spindle get weld on gussets so to help prevent the bending in future. you are going to have to get a new boot for the ball joint.