Replaced the bent upper control arm but wheel still slanted

Need a little help with the suspension on my 2018 tacoma . Replaced the bent upper control arm but wheel still slanted . Found that be a bent spindle or bent LCA.

 

Something is bent.

 

I would say with lean like that your spindle is bent.

 

What did you hit?

 

Lca & spindle probably both need to be replace

 

Did you send it too hard?

 

Bent spindle. Tie rod. Lca. Prob strut too. I’d look into getting an entire knee from a salvage yard. Axle shaft may be FUBAR too.

 

This, i would also have a wheel bearing on the shelf as it is next to go.

 

he bought it from copart I think

 

I would replace every suspension component on that side haha. Trust issues.

 

probably the steering knuckle. but we need more pics

 

I’m by no means trying to dog anyone, but you have posted about this vehicle before. If you are honestly this unsure of what’s wrong then I really feel you are in over your head.

In regards to fixing the issue, start by either looking at and keeping a mental note of the drivers side suspension and then compare to the passenger, or take photos and compare it that way.

As others have said, replacing all components suspension related (visibly damaged or not) is the best way to eliminate any current and future issues. Alignment is a science and it doesn’t take much to make a vehicle pull, become twitchy at highway speeds or shred new tires well before they should be worn.

 

What happened to the truck? Driver side looks damaged too

 

Bent knuckle as stated in many post above and possible bent frame rails where the long bolt goes that holds the upper arm in place. Should be very easy to spot by eye.. Measure the left side and then check the right side. If you look at your upper control arm that looks bent and twisted where its bolts to the frame ????

 

What did you hit? Should have just used insurance. You got a few parts to replace..as mentioned above, spindle, tire rod, lca etc. Front bumper definitely took a hit.

 

Are you seriously trying to replace one suspension part at a time?

 

There's a reason it was a total lose and it's more than some bolt on parts sorry to say .

 

Truck was rolled on its side and slid. I would suggest stop replacing parts until you can confirm nothing structural is bent. You are literally flushing cash down the toilet at this point.

 

That’s exactly why the insurance gave up on it.

 

Definitely the steering knuckle