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1990 Toyota Corolla What type?

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JACKOLSON
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Hi,

What exactly is this type of suspension? And I see the forward arm, it's slightly bent upwards, should I straighten that out?

Thanks and more power

jack
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 8:23 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Jack,

Suspension used is Macpherson struts with link arms.

The radius rod tends to get bent when mistakenly used for jacking up the vehicle or when damaged by hitting potholes.

As the rod is bent, the alignment could be out causing abnormal tire wear. You need to get the alignment checked and adjusted after straightening it.
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 1:10 PM
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Thanks. Now I remember sometime one mechanic jacked my car on that side and that might have bent it. Thanks.
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