Thank god

**E_Emerson88** · 11-03-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by beam514

yeah seriously. Let's hope that when you've gotten hit once, it doesn't come back again for more lol

well Will got hit twice. the accident and the manifold. but then he's always racing so it was bound to break lol

**8g831** · 11-03-2010, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by E_Emerson88

if i were you, to be safe i would take off the bumpers so it doesn't mess up the paint. and maybe put like a carpet under your muffler so it doesn't scratch it up

is it easy to take off the bumpers emerson?

**IVORY_G** · 11-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by E_Emerson88

well Will got hit twice. the accident and the manifold. but then he's always racing so it was bound to break lol

GTFO! I dont race at all Jackass!!!

Rico, I would see if maybe your mechanic would be willing to do a house call, would save you alot of trouble...

**Stewi** · 11-03-2010, 05:24 PM

You dont even waste your money or anything. Just fix it yourself save the money for the tow and all that. The problem with towing it is this, they are gonna have to drag it up onto a flat bed if they use a flat bed, the underside of your car is gonna get all messed up. if they dont use a flat bed, they will use a wheel lift, in which case you would need to turn the car around or at least get it into the street, again, gonna cause more damage. Figure out which lower control arm you need and buy a replacement arm. You can order it online or get it locally at a NAPA, Autozone, O'reilly's etc. If you can get under the car a little with a camera, take a pic of where the lower control arm mounts to the body. We can walk you thru this, you can do it yourself and save money and more damage to the body.

**4g63lover** · 11-03-2010, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Stewi

You dont even waste your money or anything. Just fix it yourself save the money for the tow and all that. The problem with towing it is this, they are gonna have to drag it up onto a flat bed if they use a flat bed, the underside of your car is gonna get all messed up. if they dont use a flat bed, they will use a wheel lift, in which case you would need to turn the car around or at least get it into the street, again, gonna cause more damage. Figure out which lower control arm you need and buy a replacement arm. You can order it online or get it locally at a NAPA, Autozone, O'reilly's etc. If you can get under the car a little with a camera, take a pic of where the lower control arm mounts to the body. We can walk you thru this, you can do it yourself and save money and more damage to the body.

werd.

rock auto has the control arms for around $80 + shipping. Advance auto has them for around $120

**jubeiaire** · 11-03-2010, 06:23 PM

lol for the first time the dealer is cheaper than advanced

**qnz** · 11-03-2010, 06:50 PM

It should be a simple fix. Invite a buddy over. Grab some brews. it shouldnt take you more than 2 hours to change. 4 hours if youre realllllly slow

**beam514** · 11-03-2010, 07:30 PM

if you were within maybe 30 minutes or maybbbbbe an hour I would go help lol. but alas, you're not, and I'm always busy now :(

**8g831** · 11-04-2010, 12:43 AM

Thanks guys I appreciate your help I'm seriously considering maybe doing it,imma see tomorrow look around at body shops and get quotes hopefully it's not much

**jermyjerm** · 11-04-2010, 03:02 PM

You can do it!Change the other one while you're at it,and remember to get it aligned.Score the Haynes manual,a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and sockets,a prybar,hammer,and a buddy.This job requires patience and common sense,not brute strength,extensive mechanical knowledge or specialty tools.You got this.

**E_Emerson88** · 11-05-2010, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by 8g831

is it easy to take off the bumpers emerson?

its pretty easy. just dont lose any bolts. i only have 2 holding up my bumper atm lol.

this should help too: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=39350

**bronxbombr** · 11-05-2010, 10:33 AM

i also have the control arms brand new so if interested hit me wit a PM

**Dominicano** · 11-05-2010, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by bronxbombr

i also have the control arms brand new so if interested hit me wit a PM

dude what don't you have lol, our resident parts dealer lol.

**8g831** · 11-08-2010, 03:48 PM

Update: i actually got the car towed to my mechanics on a flat,had to take the lip off and it still scraped a little i need a control arm and hafshaft,anybody know any sites where i can get a good price on em imma talk to bronx right now,also i ust gotta buy the parts my mechanice gonna put them on aligment and everything after and hes gonna sand primer,bondo and paint my car all for 200

**jubeiaire** · 11-08-2010, 03:53 PM

i knew it was more than the arm. glad you took it to the shop and had them look. now you know exactly whats wrong and have a clear path to fix it. If hes your reg Mechanic then 200 is a good price for all that work. unless thats suposed to be $2000......