Broken Rear Lower Control Arm - Implications of Driving

denvermaxd · 2023-10-01T16:08:36+00:00

UPDATE/EDIT: If you're reading this thinking it's about a broken Lower Control Arm, it's actually about a broken Upper Control Arm. I misread the suspension diagram, because I'm like that... /UPDATE I broke my Rear Lower Control Arm (Toyota part #48720-35051) off-roading last week. Broke it on the same trail that broke my rear sway bar in June. I have a replacement rear sway bar, but had not installed it mostly due to procrastination. It looks like it's going to take a couple weeks to get an OEM replacement into my hands without paying my local dealer's rather excessive price (~$300). I don't drive many miles during the week, but I'm wondering if I need to just leave the T4R parked until I get this replaced. My questions for the knowledgable folks here. What are the implications of driving on-road with no rear sway bar and a broken rear lower control arm (passenger side)? Both safety and potential for additional suspension damage? Was the lack of a rear sway bar possibly a cause of the LCA failure? Thanks in advance for your input.