Thanks David,
The topside looks normal except the rubber part where the cap used to be is
a bit torn up.
The sheet metal isn't damaged and the three bolts are still connected at the
top side.
So there's a cap or upside down spring pan sort of arrangement at the top of
the strut
and that's what is supposed to be bolted to the underside of the inner
fender wall and
I am guessing those bolts pulled through that spring pan.
It probably all comes in a unit that can be replaced, I'll look online for
that - maybe NAPA.
If I'm incorrect about what I said above or you have more insight I'd sure
appreciate hearing
about it.
Rick
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:53:23 -0800
> From: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NOT spridget related - 94 Toyota Corolla
> strut problem
>
> I just went through something similar with my daughter's 200SX. She got
> hit when pulling out of a parking place. The front strut was bent along
> with a bunch of fender damage.
>
> The struts are fairly simple mechanically, and work something like the
> shock in a Midget; it acts as a damper and it locates part of the front
> suspension. They're held in place by bolts top and bottom.
>
> When you say the top part broke loose, did it break the bolts or did
> they pull through the sheet metal? Look at the sheet metal around the
> top of the strut. If that's bent up, you need to go see a body shop for
> a knowledgeable evaluation. If they pulled through the sheet metal, you
> need to go to a body shop. If the bolts pulled out of the strut or broke
> off, you can replace them.
>
> I would go ahead and replace the strut. It's probably damaged, and cheap
> enough to replace.
>
> Be sure to check the tie rod ends on that side. We replaced our bent
> strut, but when we took it in for alignment, they discovered the tie rod
> ends had been hosed. Those aren't too bad to replace, but check the manual.
>
> After replacing all this hardware, you'll need to get the front end
> realigned.
>
> Feel free to ping me if you have more questions.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose
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