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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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trying to figure out why my right wheel all the sudden sits back on the wheel well..there is clearly less clearance on the right side than on the left. rubs in multiple spots aswell..Brand new tires a week ago..stock sizes
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Hard to tell by the pics but it doesn't look bent... hard to see whats off with out actually seeing it in person. Have pics of the wheel gap?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Alright theirs some more photos. I took it to a reputable auto repair shop and he said the control arm looked bent but could not be certain that is all the problem till it is replaced. Im dying to get this fixed because its parked and im driving my old car so i don't damage the brand new tires. Also, im pretty sure i bought it with this problem so i have no idea what might have happened.

Also i discovered this. I already ordered this part but i couldn't find anyone else saying this would fit, knowing the company i ordered it from has a good return policy i ordered it anyways. Wondering if someone else could confirm this..the Chrysler arms are like 3x the price of the ones this person suggested and much easier to find.

The new Photos show the normal side and then the side that seems like it has been pushed back on the wheel well from something bent.

Originally Posted by Moparrbust
170 body slk is the chassis the crossfire uses.



slk front lower control arm part numbers..........

left 170 330 01 07

rigth 170 330 02 07


my outdated book shows they retail for $264/piece.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Default Re: Bent front lower control arm?

It appears you are missing some of you inner fender. Possible in an accident?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 04:31 AM
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It appears you are missing some of you inner fender. Possible in an accident?
I've considered that thought but looking under the car and everywhere it doesn't show sighs of repair.. Regardless as soon as I get this wheel takin car of I do plan on replacing that part. Really hoping its the control arm an the one I ordered fits
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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How'd it turn out?
 
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Old May 9, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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So I thought I would give an update..replaced the control arm with merc equivalent and fixed my issue...however 3 years later I have damaged the same darn front right end and now it's back to rubbing to the point I cant drive it . Been having bad weather in Texas...tornadoes on the ground..ended up hitting some debris and now im back to square one lol. Not sure if its the lower this time or something else but the rim is looks pushed in...back rim got damaged too. But I can tell you the merc parts are cheaper,easier to find,and for perfect.
 

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