fegha001

I used to own a 350z for a few years and I sold it, but I miss it so I bought a cheap 350z to make into a project and it was hit into a curb. The rims look fine, but the front bumper, and passenger side front suspension is messed up.

The passenger side wheel is turned in when the other wheel is straight and the steering wheel is straight. There is scuff marks on the Front Lower Forward Control Arm, indicating that it took some of the pressure.

I am trying to diagnose what parts I need to order to order, and instead of buying an entire assembly I would rather repair only what is needed since this is going to be a beater car for me.

My guesses are Front Lower Forward Control Arm, knuckle joint?

some other notes:
When the cars front end is jacked up, and car is turned off, I can turn the wheels back and forth by hand (it's hard, but they move). Can this be a sign of a damaged rack and pinion?
Steering is pretty easy to move.


I know it's very hard to diagnose over the internet especially with only 2 photos. I know the wisest thing to do is have a professional shop do the repairs, but well I bought this as a project and want to do everything myself (saves $$ that way too).

Should I just buy an entire assembly like this: https://www.1aauto.com/infiniti-g35-...AaAoe8EALw_wcB

coletrickle74

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Need pictures of the suspension parts. A picture of a turned wheel doesn't really do any good.

Is the toe rod bent? How does the upper control arm mounting points look? Wheel bearing tight?

thekinn

iTrader: (18)

Pop the hood and take a picture of the frame too. It looks like that fender is pushed back some.

jhc

Posting on the forum isn't going to give you an accurate answer. Limp it or tow it into a frame or collision shop and either DIY or pay them. Watch out for moving curbs and power poles. They tend to shut the fun down.

iideadeyeii

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Dibs on rear cigarette lighter/cover

fegha001

That's what I'm going to do after I replace the suspension. My local shop charges $150 to diagnose and then $85/hr for frame machine. Hopefully my bill isn't too high....

fegha001

Lol are you saying I'm screwed..

fegha001

I'm having trouble uploading my video / pictures, it keeps saying pending mod approval.

I do think there is frame damage, one end of the strut bar is a bit higher than the other side..

What exactly should I look at in the engine bay?

travlee

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Upload to YouTube, then post link

fegha001

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ohcxd2xjdq...%20PM.mov?dl=0

Let me know if this dropbox link works for the video...

fegha001

I finally got the upload to work, here is the video. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ohcxd2xjdq...%20PM.mov?dl=0

Tie rod is not bent, upper control mounts look normal. Wheel bearing is wobbly. Spindle is cracked pretty dang good

Heres what I am replacing:
Wheel bearing
Spindle
Lower control arms
Tie rods inner & outer

I am pretty sure theres a little bit of frame bend. The headlight doesn't quite fit the right way like the other side.

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

No, it can probably fixed/aligned good enough to drive. I've straightened two frames myself. One jeep frame with a tree and a chain and a kia spectra that had the front horn pushed all the way into the power steering pulley. . .again with a chain and another car yanking at it.

Cracka350

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I'm armchair mechanicing here but I'm gonna go with Ball joint, wheel hub and alignment.