A parts question; A junkyard question Options

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Have never done it before, but I plan on visiting local auto junkyards very soon to try to find a steering knuckle to replace the one I have that has bent ears. I'm looking for two things: advice on using auto junkyards from you experts, such as how to know the part was not involved in a collision if it has already been removed (and yeah, I'm a little scared of the dog), and I need to know what vehicles used the same knuckle as my manual 94 Celica ST Coup (1.8L) w/o ABS. I know it's the same for all 94-99 Celicas, but are there any others that used the same part?

The Toyota part number is 43211-29015.

Would very much appreciate getting advice.

TIA

[Keiri]

If you're looking for a junkyard where you do the work check LKQ Self-Service in Durham - they may have a Celica on the lot.

Otherwise, if you're up for a drive, there are Pull-a-Parts in Winston-Salem and Charlotte; I'll check my P-A-P tomorrow to see if the '95 they have has it's RH steering knuckle still and if so I'd be willing to meet halfway to deliver it.

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If you're looking for a junkyard where you do the work check LKQ Self-Service in Durham - they may have a Celica on the lot.

Otherwise, if you're up for a drive, there are Pull-a-Parts in Winston-Salem and Charlotte; I'll check my P-A-P tomorrow to see if the '95 they have has it's RH steering knuckle still and if so I'd be willing to meet halfway to deliver it.

Wow, Keiri, that's the nicest offer I've had all day long.

It's such a nice offer, I would almost take you up on it. . . except, then I wouldn't have the pleasure (adventure) of taking the knuckle off myself.

Seriously, you seem to know what you are doing, and that's the kind of person I was hoping to attract. Even better, you're living in Charlotte! My grandparents lived there, so I spent many weekends with them growing up, then lived in Charlotte several years before moving to Durham. I've got a sister living in Charlotte, two brothers living in Greensboro, where my parents raised us, and another brother in Chapel Hill. Last night that brother agreed to meet me and go to LKQ in Durham as our first try (when he is available), since he once went there himself, and it's so close. Voila, you have my life's story. . .

I haven't called any of those places yet. That's partly why I started this thread, cause I have never done this before and need some immoral support to get myself KICK-started. So, sure, if you don't mind, call P-A-P in Charlotte and let me know if they have one (undelivered ). If I can't find something here, that's where I would likely go after Winston Salem. I guess maybe I need to place a couple of phone calls, huh?

Thanks again for your extremely kind (Southern) gesture.

long indeed ... did you change your wheel hub or bearing?

Not on the front. I did change out the bearings on the rear wheels. And when I get the new knuckle I will change that bearing out also.

Shorter?