Suspension problems (curb related)

[84fiero4speed]

This problem takes some explaining so here goes. Well, today was the first day of winter in Fargo (we got snow) and everyone seems to forget how to drive. Unfortunately this includes my girlfriend driving my 93 Talon ES . She locked up the brakes and sideswiped a curb. Now the fron passenger side wheel leans out at the top and the steering is off. Does anyone know what needs to be replaced? The reason I'm asking this here is because I know very little about how the suspension and steering works on cars since I've never done any work on it. I figured this would be an easy problem for anyone to diagnose. Thanks for your help.

 

[Blk95gs]

Id try to get an alignment first off all, it sounds like your toe is in really bad. Sometimes you can adjust the tie rod to fix it, but still, try the alignment first.

 

[turboholic]

Originally posted by 84fiero4speed
Now the fron passenger side wheel leans out at the top and the steering is off. Does anyone know what needs to be replaced?

-Very difficult to tell without looking at it, could be a bended : lower control arm; spindle; strut... have some shop look at, ask for a free estimate for insurance purpose.

 

[TeamweaponX01]

hey supz bro yea,it's gotta be ur lower control arm cuz my happen the same way too! I also hit the curve hard and my wheel was bend in and i took it off and the damage on the ball joint so i guess u have to replace the whole control arm.