Bent Control Arm?

cjsaccord · Aug 9, 2012

So when I first got my car I noticed it would always pull the the right, So after getting an alignment It would pull more worse, The mechanic told me I needed a new control arm. After looking at both of them I can tell that the right arm isn't very straight, the Carfax also shows the car was in a accident.
My question is by the way that the right arm is bent a little would that be the reason for my car pulling to the right? I need an alignment for my tires sake but I would want to replace what needs to be done so I wouldn't have to get it done twice

cjsaccord · Aug 10, 2012

anyone?

RedRyder · Aug 10, 2012

I would say so, that bent arm is probably putting something else out of spec, which is causing the behavior of the car to change. And yeah, definitely do all suspension work before getting an alignment.

Brad2274 · Aug 10, 2012

yeah i had a bent passenger arm, and it threw off the alignment some, doesnt take too long to replace, should be able to get one for $40

J30MAN · Aug 10, 2012

Brad2274 said:
yeah i had a bent passenger arm, and it threw off the alignment some, doesnt take too long to replace, should be able to get one for $40

Agreed. Did my passenger side one real quick. Get both from RockAuto.com. Fast shipping, inexpensive parts.

ejreams · Aug 10, 2012

Yea pretty easy to do, and it will throw off your alignment because it will move the entire assembly differently if it is bent. hence the word upper control arm.

LeBirdNest · Aug 10, 2012

You should see my uca's . :ugh:

But really what Chris said about the suspension being out of spec due to one factor is definitely th factor. Also, if you do replace it yourself make sure you get another alignment. It could also be something else. Check your toe arms and ball joints.

cjsaccord · Aug 10, 2012

Thanks guys!
my right tire sits like this // while my left tire sits like this ||, so im pretty sure by it sitting that way its causing my car to pull to the right aggressively. I'm going to replace it this weekend and hopefully I will be able to finally drive my car without swerving to the right. :driving: