87 8v automatic update. NOW Rear COntroll Arm Bent

[tberk at sbcglobal.net (T Berk)]

Kyscirocco@aol.com wrote:
> Well, the fan comes on now. Actually I think it always did. I was just a 
> little impatient. I thought it would come on sooner. Haven't checked the turn 
> signals yet. Took it for a spin around the block today. Motor is very healthy and 
> trans shifts smooth. The bad news is I think it may have some suspension 
> damage. A left turn causes the left tire to rub the fenderwell in the back. I'm 
> hoping this is just a bent control arm and not any kind of frame damage. The 
> previous owner was run off the road by a drunk driver and took a white knuckle 
> ride through the woods.   Most people seem to agree that the control arm is 
> designed to bend before the frame. I will look into it later this week. Any major 
> frame damage and it becomes a parts car again. I'll still be dollars ahead 
> though so it could be worse. 
> Matt

If this is true it will be a bent Rear Axle, as the rear control arms 
are integral to the axle itself.

It can be measured relatively easily, just checking side to side may be 
enough.


Good luck.
TBerk