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If I hit a curb what is most likely to be my problem?

Submitted: 326 days ago.
Category: Honda
Value: $9
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Posted by George H 326 days ago.

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Hello I see you are posted to the Honda catagory so please tell me a little about what happened to your Honda and the year and model. I will try to help you any way i can with specific information.

326 days ago.

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It's a 97 Accord EX and I was driving in the snow and slid sideways into a curb. and now the wheel is bent inward at the bottom sorta like this \

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It is likely that you have damaged the control arm and wheel. The strut and tie rod may be damaged also.

You will need to get the vehicle up in the air enough to pull the wheel off and see what is bent. Compare it to the other side if you are not sure.

 

When all the bent pieces are replaced you will need an alignment which may show more bent pieces that could not be seen with the naked eye. These will have to be straightened and another alignment will have to be done.

 

If all the damage is not repaired you may have extreeme tire wear, steering problems and handeling issues which may be severe enough to make the car unsafe to be on the road.

 

Here is a diagram of some of the suspension components that may be damaged.

 

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If this is the information you asked for please ACCEPT this answer. If not please ask

 

Thank you

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Expert: George H
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