Name of this part?

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  1. Mlover

    Mlover Member

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    I recently had a bad experience while driving, my car lost control for a split second as if I had gotten a flat tire. After inspection I noticed that the nut and washers of this piece fell off causing my car's passenger front tire to be out of place. Does anyone know the name of this part? and where would be the best place to look for a replacement part? I live in the Nor California area. Thank you in advance for your help.

    The first two pictures are of the place where the nut fell off and the bar it was attached to and the last picture if the other side which still has it

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  2. jasonwthompson

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    That is the strut rod. It appears you are missing part of the strut rod bushings on that side. There is a front and rear set on each side, I believe they come together as a set.
     
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  3. 71maverick361

    71maverick361 Vern Isaac

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    X2 Jason is correct
     
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    and if you get replacements, get a Moog brand set.
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    It holds your lower control arm solidly in place - worn out, it will be hard to hold a front end alignment
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Wow....those nuts don't just "fall off". :huh:
     
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  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    yep...someone was screwing with that nut...:yup:
    you would have noticed it coming loose a long time ago...:slap:
     
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