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ZetaZel · 11-29-2020, 06:05 PM

Long story short, I slid off the highway and went onto grass up a hill also managed to save it but the cars passenger rear is toe'd in I'm going to post the pics. When to a shop and they said the tab on that side was covered by the nut and the rear cradle needed to be replaced which Is there any way that I can get around buying a rear cradle

ZetaZel · 11-30-2020, 12:31 AM

Trying to post the picture from my phone but it just stays loading

ZetaZel · 11-30-2020, 02:22 AM

Off the freeway https://imgur.com/gallery/EZDvSiX

102SS · 11-30-2020, 07:10 AM

I would get a second opinion by the look of the second pick there isn't enough damage to bend the cradle unless you drove through a concrete culvert or something and the damage is underneath.

Axe55 · 11-30-2020, 07:34 AM

First off, glad you're ok. Second, sometimes the damage isn't enough to see visually, but if you put your car on an alignment rack you won't be able to align it properly. I would expect something else to bend before the cradle, but maybe you hit it on a rock directly?

In the second pic, should you be able to see part of the bolt hole there? I can't tell which bolt it is from the picture, but if the bolt hole is not supposed to be visible when installed and it bent/tore through the metal, then yes, they are probably right to recommend you replace it.

In any case, a second opinion never hurts.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-30-2020, 08:18 AM

A good fabricator can fix that very easily. But first I would go to a body shop and have them measure out the cradle to see if it's square. If its square you dont need to replace it. Find a hot rod shop and let them weld it up for ya.
If you go the replace route, I would let insurance pay for the new cradle.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-30-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Axe55

I would expect something else to bend before the cradle

In any case, a second opinion never hurts.

Excellent advice right here +1

ZetaZel · 11-30-2020, 08:33 AM

Thanks guys, and to answer axe's question the bolt is the inner bolt on the cradle that had 2 "ear"

ZetaZel · 01-22-2021, 03:25 PM

*Update* Just needed a simple alignment its good to go.

Lou gill · 01-22-2021, 03:36 PM

Did the car decide to go off the HWY....what were you doing....a mustang stunt?

TheFlyingBananaSS · 01-22-2021, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou gill

Did the car decide to go off the HWY....what were you doing....a mustang stunt?

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-23-2021, 08:19 AM

Be nice guys.. Give him a break,a after all he didn't get hurt, or mess her up too much... AND it isn't a mustang!! lol. Glad it's all fixed, pleas be careful, these cars CAN get away from you if you "cross the line"...

11-29-2020, 06:05 PM	#1
ZetaZel Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Thank god I'm still alive Long story short, I slid off the highway and went onto grass up a hill also managed to save it but the cars passenger rear is toe'd in I'm going to post the pics. When to a shop and they said the tab on that side was covered by the nut and the rear cradle needed to be replaced which Is there any way that I can get around buying a rear cradle

11-30-2020, 07:10 AM	#4
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,134	I would get a second opinion by the look of the second pick there isn't enough damage to bend the cradle unless you drove through a concrete culvert or something and the damage is underneath. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

11-30-2020, 07:34 AM	#5
Axe55 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 159	First off, glad you're ok. Second, sometimes the damage isn't enough to see visually, but if you put your car on an alignment rack you won't be able to align it properly. I would expect something else to bend before the cradle, but maybe you hit it on a rock directly? In the second pic, should you be able to see part of the bolt hole there? I can't tell which bolt it is from the picture, but if the bolt hole is not supposed to be visible when installed and it bent/tore through the metal, then yes, they are probably right to recommend you replace it. In any case, a second opinion never hurts. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS LS3, JRE Scoop, CAI intake, Whipple Supercharger, Fast 85lb injectors, ZL1 pump, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers w/HFC, Ridetech coilovers, BMR sway bars, trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, 2020 Speed Tuned.

11-30-2020, 08:18 AM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	A good fabricator can fix that very easily. But first I would go to a body shop and have them measure out the cradle to see if it's square. If its square you dont need to replace it. Find a hot rod shop and let them weld it up for ya. If you go the replace route, I would let insurance pay for the new cradle. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

01-23-2021, 08:19 AM	#12
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Be nice guys.. Give him a break,a after all he didn't get hurt, or mess her up too much... AND it isn't a mustang!! lol. Glad it's all fixed, pleas be careful, these cars CAN get away from you if you "cross the line"... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-30-2020, 12:31 AM	#2
ZetaZel Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Trying to post the picture from my phone but it just stays loading

11-30-2020, 02:22 AM	#3
ZetaZel Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Off the freeway https://imgur.com/gallery/EZDvSiX

11-30-2020, 08:33 AM	#8
ZetaZel Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Thanks guys, and to answer axe's question the bolt is the inner bolt on the cradle that had 2 "ear"

01-22-2021, 03:25 PM	#9
ZetaZel Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Update Just needed a simple alignment its good to go.

01-22-2021, 03:36 PM	#10
Lou gill Drives: ‘13 ZL1 convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mad City WI Posts: 175 View My Garage	Did the car decide to go off the HWY....what were you doing....a mustang stunt?