Lower control arm mounting point damage. Should I be worried?

[OffroadBandit]

I was doing so good, so good, on this trip last weekend. Didn't scrape a single thing, until I hit some mud, and there was a hidden rock.

Left is passenger side, with the bent lower control arm mounting point, and right is the driver's side, unaffected.

Should I be worried about that passenger side?

Thanks for any advice you can give!

UPDATE

Another update, got the thing jacked up, here's the inside. How borked am I? That washer(?) on the inside is bent as well.

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[Cybindustries1904]

Seems to be bent below the bolt hole. Remove the control arm big wrench and pull it straight. At least that what I have done on my UTV's

 

[swooshdave]

I might try to stick a crowbar in there and straighten it out. I don't think you'll get it perfect but better than that.

Also did you look at this? https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/lower-control-arm-joint-frame-bent.51668/

 

[OffroadBandit]

I might try to stick a crowbar in there and straighten it out. I don't think you'll get it perfect but better than that.

Also did you look at this? https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/lower-control-arm-joint-frame-bent.51668/

Thanks! Yeah, I saw that, but figured it didn't hurt to ask.

 

[OffroadBandit]

Seems to be bent below the bolt hole. Remove the control arm big wrench and pull it straight. At least that what I have done on my UTV's

Okay, thanks!

 

[IwannaGOfast]

A big crescent wrench should work good for that and get pretty good leverage. You will need an alignment afterwards too.

 

[GrumpyVet]

Is there any armor in the market that would prevent this? From what I see just protection for LCA but nothing around the mount joints.

 

[IwannaGOfast]

Is there any armor in the market that would prevent this? From what I see just protection for LCA but nothing around the mount joints.

https://www.foutzmotorsports.com/co...cts/2021-up-bronco-lower-arm-pivot-gusset-kit

 

[BigHoof]

It's not torn near the bolt is it?

 

[OffroadBandit]

No tears, just bent. Trying to find the time to jack it up real quick and see if it rubs

 

[swooshdave]

https://www.foutzmotorsports.com/co...cts/2021-up-bronco-lower-arm-pivot-gusset-kit

This skid plate protect the a-arm mount.

https://lodoffroad.com/products/2021-bronco-black-ops-front-differential-skid-plate

 

[Chrome_Pony]

If it doesn't bind at droop, I'd probably let it ride until I changed control arms/lift or bushing replacement.

 

[OffroadBandit]

If it doesn't bind at droop, I'd probably let it ride until I changed control arms/lift or bushing replacement.

I'd prefer this solution, lol. I'll jack it up and see.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I was doing so good, so good, on this trip last weekend. Didn't scrape a single thing, until I hit some mud, and there was a hidden rock.

Left is passenger side, with the bent lower control arm mounting point, and right is the driver's side, unaffected.

Should I be worried about that passenger side?

Thanks for any advice you can give!

Hi there, I'd be happy to look into your Bronco concerns on my end. Will you send us a message with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into things on my end.

 

[swooshdave]

Hi there, I'd be happy to look into your Bronco concerns on my end. Will you send us a message with your VIN and dealership info? I can look into things on my end.

I know they are trying to be helpful but...

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