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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 |
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Ill give u honest stright answer. No one will guarantee you youll bend the knuckle to factory specs. Most shops stay away from that to avoid suits. U really need to get it hot, and when do you stop, red? Hot red? Glowing red? Melted metal? Just be done with it and get a kuckle from someone parting or a yard. Junkyard shopping is for the DIY a must experience. Its like taking the teenager to the mall for the first time to buy make up.
Dont over stress it, its not rocket science. If you can take the knucke off at home, you can do it there. Make sure to ask for the sheet with prices. Just keep it simple.... ![]() ![]() I go to the yard every 2 months even to walk around, to see whats new, and sometimes i find cool stuff..... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 24, '14 From Durham, NC, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Ill give u honest stright answer. No one will guarantee you youll bend the knuckle to factory specs. Most shops stay away from that to avoid suits. U really need to get it hot, and when do you stop, red? Hot red? Glowing red? Melted metal? Just be done with it and get a kuckle from someone parting or a yard. Junkyard shopping is for the DIY a must experience. Its like taking the teenager to the mall for the first time to buy make up. Dont over stress it, its not rocket science. If you can take the knucke off at home, you can do it there. Make sure to ask for the sheet with prices. Just keep it simple.... ![]() ![]() I go to the yard every 2 months even to walk around, to see whats new, and sometimes i find cool stuff..... Thank you so much for the advice. I do not intend to use heat or any other means to bend the ears back to "spec" (whatever that might be; does Toyota even publish that information, or information about he kind of steel used?). Due to all the uncertainty and lack of valid information, I consider it unsafe. So, I agree with you. And, I am a little excited about going to the junkyard, just like a "teenager going to the mall for the first time," just not to buy makeup. ![]() May I ask you what the "sheet with prices" is? |
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