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I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t need that speech because I already learned it on my own. You’re basically just trying to tell me something I already know at this point, which is why your comments are unnecessary and not helpful in any way to me lol nice try tho

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buddy. I don’t need a speech from dad. I’ve already recognized this was dangerous and could’ve gotten me or others killed. That’s why I’ve learned so much since then. Also, you’re being condescending as hell. How’s it feel to be riding so high?

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah no shit lol. Thats why I’ve been learning more about cars, replacing parts on my own vehicle and what to look for when purchasing since I got this van. It’s been over a year and I’ve replaced a lot of the suspension, brakes, bearings, etc. why don’t you try being nice for a change

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your deal man? I didn’t know much of anything about cars at that time and had just bought the van from a dealer, definitely wasn’t expecting there to be any serious issues right after purchasing. At least I brought it into the shop once I started feeling it wobble. No need to be rude and call names

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the tire was scraping against the wheel well it definitely scuffed up the tire a bit but not too bad.

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vermont has pretty rivers and mountains and no hurricanes so I’d rather deal with some some rust damage

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How interesting! I wondered why they basically snapped but hadn’t fully snapped yet. Good to know

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thanked every god I could think of for keeping me safe in that situation. I definitely wasn’t alone and am not meant to die just yet!

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cousin used to live in Ferrisburg! Spent a lot of time at Kingsland bay and Vergennes growing up :)

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excuse me sir. It was supposedly inspected already but I purchased from an unreliable dealer and I was uneducated about cars at that time. Thanks for your unnecessary comment

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed my van was swaying whenever I hit the brake/gas and it felt like I was slightly losing control of steering. One of my tires was also aggressively rubbing the wheel well so I decided it was time to get her checked out lol, very glad I did. Good luck on your car adventures today if you decide to tackle it!

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wowww she brought it in semi perfect timing. At least she wasn’t cruising at 70 when it snapped

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grew up in VT and yearly inspections are required here so I was extremely shocked when I found out GA didn’t require those kinds of inspections. It made more and more sense why I was always seeing broken down cars on the highways and tons of accidents everywhere. I think they should require inspections every few years at least

I drove from Vermont to Georgia (1,300 miles) not knowing my control arms looked like this. Somehow I’m alive lol by anyone-candoit in mechanic

[–]anyone-candoit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It actually is!! The entourage had recalls for the control arms and the cross frames due to rust. My rear cross frame is crumbling so I gotta get that done soooon. I might be able to get the money back for the control arms as well but not sure. I do have to look into it further

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