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Control arm still touching tire after front end collision

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mohilo, Oct 12, 2020.

  1. Oct 12, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    I had a front end collision left side replaced control arm adjusted toe and caster but control arm still touching tire. Any sugestions?
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2020 at 2:09 PM
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    knuckle is bent is my guess
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    What is the knuckle?
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    Looks like this, its what holds the wheel to the control arms.


    [​IMG]
     
    5nahalf, Oct 12, 2020
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  5. Oct 12, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    It's the one pieces that frames everything from the cams to the calipers and LCA.

    Edit: Heres a generic diagram...

    [​IMG]
     
    LivinOnEdge, Oct 12, 2020
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  6. Oct 12, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    Thanks. My second hit on the left . I guess I was due!
     
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