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silpena · 01-28-2010, 10:58 PM

ok so im in the process of purchase a 93 coupe. It has a bent ruca but the guy said he was gonna fix it before purchase. He just hammered it straight and said it drives fine. Im really worried this is not safe. I really dont wanna tow the car home since its around 50 mils but there are some rough roads and pot holes i gotta drive through. DO you think it'll be ok or will the rucas be weakend at the area that was bent? i know the metal stretches every time u bend it or hit it. I am gonna replace asap as i get it home. Any one with input helps. If it really unsafe then im gonna ask to lower the price even more to pay for the towing

HYPNOTIK · 01-29-2010, 02:15 AM

Do you have a picture? I wonder what else is fucked up if he hit something hard enough to bend the control arm. Depending how bad it is you'll probly be fine as long as you are slow and careful but I'd check it over really well before you drive it.

azndoc · 01-29-2010, 02:22 AM

Depends on what the ruca is. But shit you could just buy a pair of stock rucas from someone on here.

I have a stock pair. Install that shit on and drive it home.

Done and done.

240sxChillen · 01-29-2010, 02:29 AM

Honestly i think you'll be fine.Just drive slow.
I drove home with a Completely mangled FLCA and didn't die.

irritatedmax · 01-29-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Depends on what the ruca is. But shit you could just buy a pair of stock rucas from someone on here.

I have a stock pair. Install that shit on and drive it home.

Done and done.

For sure, just take a jack, stock replacements, wrenches, and do it before you drive home. They are super easy to swap out. Four bolts.

speedfreak90 · 01-29-2010, 05:44 PM

you will be fine just take it easy. just check for cracks before you take off.

stinky_180 · 01-29-2010, 05:45 PM

i have a pair of s13 oem ruca for 5 bucks picked up in orange county. lmk

I LUV MY S13 · 01-29-2010, 05:54 PM

i wouldnt even bother with the car, ruca is bent means hes been fuckin around...who knows what else is up with the car

HyperTek · 01-29-2010, 05:59 PM

it could have a bent subframe
there is a reason why he is selling it.

silpena · 01-29-2010, 07:03 PM

well i check it out. Subframe looks good, nothing else seemed to bend, no crinkles or showing of movement in the suspension. Axles look good. Yeah i was thinking take another spare ruca and a jack and some tools. Pull over somewhere. swap it and then drive home. i need to recheck it.Ill drive it first around the block, maybe hits bumps here and there and see how it reacts.

the car was invovled in a hit n run. Original owner didnt have full coverage so he got screwed.quarter panel is done. I know im gonna have to put a new one. No biggie for me. Im a body man. The ruca was probably around 30-50 degrees on bending, Not a complete 90 bend. I might shoot lower since hes not getting back to me and after i drive it. 800 aint bad for a coupe with 75k on the motor and tranny and pretty good interior minus carpet.

01-28-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
silpena Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LIVE OAK,CA Age: 38 Posts: 834 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	how safe is this?? ok so im in the process of purchase a 93 coupe. It has a bent ruca but the guy said he was gonna fix it before purchase. He just hammered it straight and said it drives fine. Im really worried this is not safe. I really dont wanna tow the car home since its around 50 mils but there are some rough roads and pot holes i gotta drive through. DO you think it'll be ok or will the rucas be weakend at the area that was bent? i know the metal stretches every time u bend it or hit it. I am gonna replace asap as i get it home. Any one with input helps. If it really unsafe then im gonna ask to lower the price even more to pay for the towing

01-29-2010, 02:15 AM	#2
HYPNOTIK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pisa, Italy Posts: 700 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Do you have a picture? I wonder what else is fucked up if he hit something hard enough to bend the control arm. Depending how bad it is you'll probly be fine as long as you are slow and careful but I'd check it over really well before you drive it. __________________

01-29-2010, 05:45 PM	#7
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 40 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	i have a pair of s13 oem ruca for 5 bucks picked up in orange county. lmk __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

01-29-2010, 05:54 PM	#8
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	i wouldnt even bother with the car, ruca is bent means hes been fuckin around...who knows what else is up with the car __________________ -Jorge

01-29-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it could have a bent subframe there is a reason why he is selling it. __________________ Keep it Classy

01-29-2010, 02:22 AM	#3
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Depends on what the ruca is. But shit you could just buy a pair of stock rucas from someone on here. I have a stock pair. Install that shit on and drive it home. Done and done.

01-29-2010, 02:29 AM	#4
240sxChillen Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norcal. Posts: 390 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Honestly i think you'll be fine.Just drive slow. I drove home with a Completely mangled FLCA and didn't die.

01-29-2010, 05:44 PM	#6
speedfreak90 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you will be fine just take it easy. just check for cracks before you take off.

01-29-2010, 07:03 PM	#10
silpena Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LIVE OAK,CA Age: 38 Posts: 834 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	well i check it out. Subframe looks good, nothing else seemed to bend, no crinkles or showing of movement in the suspension. Axles look good. Yeah i was thinking take another spare ruca and a jack and some tools. Pull over somewhere. swap it and then drive home. i need to recheck it.Ill drive it first around the block, maybe hits bumps here and there and see how it reacts. the car was invovled in a hit n run. Original owner didnt have full coverage so he got screwed.quarter panel is done. I know im gonna have to put a new one. No biggie for me. Im a body man. The ruca was probably around 30-50 degrees on bending, Not a complete 90 bend. I might shoot lower since hes not getting back to me and after i drive it. 800 aint bad for a coupe with 75k on the motor and tranny and pretty good interior minus carpet.