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2000 Corolla, hit a Giant pothole, now my left driver side is low..
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fdraposo
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Jan 28, 2012, 8:35 AM
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2000 Corolla, hit a Giant pothole, now my left driver side is low..
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Hey all!
I need some expert advice before I take any further steps. Just yesterday I was driving down a road I didn't know but going too fast, and I hit a huuge pothole fast.. The tires were fine and I kept going until I got home and realized my rear driver side is significantly lower than the rest of the car. It isn't laying on the tire but VERY close. Here's a picture of what it looks like...
Is it the struts? Is it the spring? I called a place and they quoted me at a new Strut with labor and parts and all at $600. I'm trying to avoid that...
Thanks for your help!
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Discretesignals
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Jan 28, 2012, 8:51 AM
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Re: 2000 Corolla, hit a Giant pothole, now my left driver side is low..
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Your going to have to get the car up in the air and have the suspension inspected on that side. Check for bent or broken suspension parts. Could be a blown out strut, but best to do a visual inspection to be sure you don't have something else damaged.
If the strut did blow out, they sell a complete strut assembly that comes with the spring and mount for around $120 each. If you have the right tools and equipment, they aren't that hard to change as an assembly which can save you a bunch of money. If you do one, you should do the other side also.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jan 28, 2012, 8:54 AM)
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Hammer Time
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Jan 28, 2012, 9:40 AM
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Re: 2000 Corolla, hit a Giant pothole, now my left driver side is low..
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I think you're going to find more than just a blown out strut unless it broke in half. You have to have a broken spring or axle for the suspension to just fall like that
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