Excessive negative camber after hitting rock.

[USMCEngineer]

I hit a large rock while snow wheeling this last Friday. It was bad enough that it cracked the front driver's rim and ruined my tire. It is pretty apparent that there is excessive negative camber on this side now. Additionally the inside of the tire is rubbing on the spindle. Just enough to shave down the depth of the letters of the tire. Is it possible something was just knocked out of adjustment? The mechanic I am taking it to mentioned the possibility of a bent knuckle.

 

[Inv4drZm]

Yup. Bent spindle would be my guess.

 

[07V8]

Most likely bent spindle based on description and similar stories.

 

[JimInTN]

Bent my spindle the same way. Bought a new one and welded a gusset kit on both.

 

[4Runner010]

Is it possible something was just knocked out of adjustment? The mechanic I am taking it to mentioned the possibility of a bent knuckle.

Check your Camber tabs, they tend to bend out and allow for play in the lower control arm but you did say it was camber so bent spindle? How fast were you going ?!

 

[USMCEngineer]

Check your Camber tabs, they tend to bend out and allow for play in the lower control arm but you did say it was camber so bent spindle? How fast were you going ?!

I was going 20mph tops.

 

[USMCEngineer]

Bent Spindle

Based on everyones replies I shouldn't be surprised if my spindle is bent. I found a guy locally that sells the spindle with lower control arm, wheel bearing, and hub for 300. Does that seem reasonable?

 

[JimInTN]

Used?

If new that's way to cheap for quality parts.

 

[JimInTN]

You have to buy a 4Runner or Lexus spindle too. The one from a Tacoma looks identical, however, they use a smaller diameter upper balljoint.