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2010_2ss_313 · 12-28-2013, 10:22 PM

I spun out this morning on a wet road (possible black ice) and hit a curb damaged 3 wheels. My drivers side rear wheel is turned in badly and the other side slightly. I dont want to make a claim but i feel its going to be to much out of pocket costs. Hell the 21 inch tires are $500 each. Has anybody had similar damage? I feel like my best friend died...lol

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rontammy0 · 12-28-2013, 10:28 PM

You may have to claim this..there is likely more damage then you can see.

*mlee* · 12-28-2013, 10:34 PM

File a claim and get it fixed right. That's what insurance is for.

...and welcome to C5. Wish you would have come here with better circumstances though.

DocMartens · 12-28-2013, 10:36 PM

I agree to file a claim, that's what you pay insurance for. Sorry for your misfortune.

bannonm · 12-28-2013, 10:47 PM

I did pretty much the same thing to my driver's rear. I have Pfadt control arms and those folded on impact. The other thing that got messed up was the sway bar mounts. The impact pushed the bar towards the passenger side and that caused the clamps to bend.

The most expensive parts will be your wheels. I suggest taking off the rear wheel and start looking at what is damaged and make a list to price out. From the picture it doesn't look too bad, but you won't know until you get the wheel off. I had to replace the wheel, both Pfadt control arms, and the sway bar clamps. The lower control arm was fine. Once you replace the parts, you'll need to get an alignment.

Oh, check the outer boot on the axle too. Make sure there are not any cuts in it.

flyer08 · 12-28-2013, 11:20 PM

I did same thing last year. I thought it would be easy fix....oh no. There is a lot of stuff in there that was damaged you can't see. I had just turned from a stop sign and wasnt even going fast and did enough damage i had to file a claim.

Things i remember off top my head to replace we're, LCa, toe rod, sway bar links, rim, axel (boot ripped and cheaper to replace whole axel with used one), brake line

SSGUNNER · 12-29-2013, 08:31 AM

Wow. That sux. How fast did u hit that curve?

delta6 · 12-29-2013, 12:16 PM

Like the others have said, claim it. There are probably more damages underneath...but at least your insurance will take care of your car and you don't have to worry about anything...(apart from increasing the fee on your insurance)

12-28-2013, 10:22 PM	#1
2010_2ss_313 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 23 View My Garage	Hit a curb and rear suspension is damaged. I spun out this morning on a wet road (possible black ice) and hit a curb damaged 3 wheels. My drivers side rear wheel is turned in badly and the other side slightly. I dont want to make a claim but i feel its going to be to much out of pocket costs. Hell the 21 inch tires are $500 each. Has anybody had similar damage? I feel like my best friend died...lol

12-28-2013, 10:34 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,528 View My Garage	File a claim and get it fixed right. That's what insurance is for. ...and welcome to C5. Wish you would have come here with better circumstances though. __________________

12-28-2013, 10:36 PM	#4
DocMartens Drives: '14 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 201 View My Garage	I agree to file a claim, that's what you pay insurance for. Sorry for your misfortune. __________________

12-28-2013, 10:47 PM	#5
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	I did pretty much the same thing to my driver's rear. I have Pfadt control arms and those folded on impact. The other thing that got messed up was the sway bar mounts. The impact pushed the bar towards the passenger side and that caused the clamps to bend. The most expensive parts will be your wheels. I suggest taking off the rear wheel and start looking at what is damaged and make a list to price out. From the picture it doesn't look too bad, but you won't know until you get the wheel off. I had to replace the wheel, both Pfadt control arms, and the sway bar clamps. The lower control arm was fine. Once you replace the parts, you'll need to get an alignment. Oh, check the outer boot on the axle too. Make sure there are not any cuts in it. __________________ Last edited by bannonm; 12-28-2013 at 11:04 PM. Reason: added info

12-29-2013, 08:31 AM	#7
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Wow. That sux. How fast did u hit that curve? __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

12-28-2013, 10:28 PM	#2
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	You may have to claim this..there is likely more damage then you can see.

12-28-2013, 11:20 PM	#6
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I did same thing last year. I thought it would be easy fix....oh no. There is a lot of stuff in there that was damaged you can't see. I had just turned from a stop sign and wasnt even going fast and did enough damage i had to file a claim. Things i remember off top my head to replace we're, LCa, toe rod, sway bar links, rim, axel (boot ripped and cheaper to replace whole axel with used one), brake line

12-29-2013, 12:16 PM	#8
delta6 USN-MSC Drives: 2012 Camaro TF3 #427 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 237 View My Garage	Like the others have said, claim it. There are probably more damages underneath...but at least your insurance will take care of your car and you don't have to worry about anything...(apart from increasing the fee on your insurance) __________________ “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.”