minor IFS-related question - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

LCL · 09-19-2004, 04:50 PM

If i have a bent lower control arm, how safe would be straightening it and
driving it that way? This is on '80 Mercedes 450 SLC as a DD.. driven about 25
miles a day.

Where should I go for a replacement?

LCL · 09-20-2004, 08:29 PM

maybe just driving it period? I drove it with the wheel off-camber about 20 degrees as it
is, but would bending it the other direction make its integrity even worse?

09-19-2004, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
LCL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10348 Location: Orinda-Davis-Truckee, NorCal Posts: 1,973	minor IFS-related question If i have a bent lower control arm, how safe would be straightening it and driving it that way? This is on '80 Mercedes 450 SLC as a DD.. driven about 25 miles a day. Where should I go for a replacement? __________________ Tom Conte "BROKE ASS MOFO WITH A RIG" no cruiser, sold the hauler, stole a rover

09-20-2004, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
LCL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10348 Location: Orinda-Davis-Truckee, NorCal Posts: 1,973	maybe just driving it period? I drove it with the wheel off-camber about 20 degrees as it is, but would bending it the other direction make its integrity even worse? __________________ Tom Conte "BROKE ASS MOFO WITH A RIG" no cruiser, sold the hauler, stole a rover

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