So one day I noticed a kind of rattle whenever I hit bumps, thought it was a interior panel actually... Rattles turned to big Clunks. So I was thinking sway bar link, or ball joint.. No! My front drivers side control arm rear bracket snapped in half!!! the control arm is fine but, the bracket closer to the rear of the car snapped clear through! The weird thing? I haven't hit a pot hole in ages and don't take dirt roads. Here's some pictures... So is this a part? or do I have to cut one off a junk Fiero? looked welded to the frame.

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Before anyone gets wise, I live on a dirt driveway hence the mud

That part is spot welded to the frame rail, about 10 or 11 if I remember correct. I would imagine the welds along the vertical surface behind the control arm are non-existent. You could cut one out and remove the spotwelds, then weld it back in.

Bob

quote Originally posted by RCR: That part is spot welded to the frame rail, about 10 or 11 if I remember correct. I would imagine the welds along the vertical surface behind the control arm are non-existent. You could cut one out and remove the spotwelds, then weld it back in. Bob

Alright that's what I was thinking but good to know, so off to the junkyard I guess unless anyone has one cut off for me?

I'de have someone weld that sucker closed and be done with it.

quote Originally posted by James Bond 007: I'de have someone weld that sucker closed and be done with it.

Can it hold the load?

quote Originally posted by James Bond 007: I'de have someone weld that sucker closed and be done with it.

If it was my car, that's what I would do.

I suspect that bracket could be welded up plenty strong, and it would be a whole lot easier than replacing it!

weld it

quote Originally posted by jaskispyder: weld it

Okay I feel better about it now, my main fear is that having it welded would disqualify my car from track days, due to a failed inspection. Anyone know if having it welded would make it fail the inspection?

quote Originally posted by IanT720: Okay I feel better about it now, my main fear is that having it welded would disqualify my car from track days, due to a failed inspection. Anyone know if having it welded would make it fail the inspection?

Can you call or ask a track official?

To answer your question,yea, It'll hold a load.

[This message has been edited by James Bond 007 (edited 03-26-2013).]

The inspectors never noticed the crack, so apparently they don't look there. Weld it.

I better check mine more closely, I too have a rattle when I go over potholes. Thanks for the heads up

Wow.!.. Anyone else ever seen this kinda break before?

quote Originally posted by Sundowner: Wow.!.. Anyone else ever seen this kinda break before?

I'm thinking my wore out front suspension wasn't helping... Couldn't wait till summer, I was going to replace everything up front too! Oh well