American Sportsworks Black Widow Spindle/Ball Joint?
Hey folks, question for you more-experienced types.
Son collided with another dune buggy the other day. His right front strut/spindle/ball joint assembly (not sure if that is technically correct) has been damaged as you can see in the attached photos.
The damage is such that the right front wheel now rubs against the the strut - the suspension angle appears to have been bent inwards quite a bit.
Looking at the pics, what would you recommend I do first? Obviously if there's a more simple route, I'd like to take it, even if it doesn't end up perfectly. Right now it's barely driveable due to the rubbing. If I can simply eliminate the rubbing and correct some of the angling in, I would be happy.
I don't need it to be perfect.
Wiggling the bottom castellated nut I feel like there may be a broken or loose ball joint above it, at the bottom of the strut tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mr.Ted
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