I got in a wreck with a curb last night and fouled up my front right tire. Turns out a screwed up the right control arm also, and it needs to be replaced. I'm wondering how much that is gonna cost me... Anyone know? I can't find it on the web anywhere, but I don't know great replacement part websites. God, I hope when they do the alignment that the frame is fine. D:

 

www.car-part.com

 

I just got the right lower off car-part.com shipped to me for $75. It was almost brand new looking except for some grease. Cleaned it up and it looks great!

 

Thanks guys. I'm guessing Toyota will double to price or so. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Arrrg, I'm still hoping the frame isn't bent. D:

 

Cheapest I found other than car-part.com was a discount OEM place and here is what they were selling them for

From 5/03 Right 04-06 retail $264.56 your price $203.71

 

The great thing about used is, Scions are so new that most all the used parts are just as good as new. That will change with time so enjoy it while you can!
I'd love to pick up a wrecked xB just to keep it for a future parts donor.

 

there is a wrecked and pretty tricked XB on craigslist right now for 5K

 

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/384579203.html

 

Hey, Stop tempting me! My wife would kill me. Maybe later tho. I just paid my xB off so there are other projects in line first. Restore her 64' Falcon Convert. and build game room on the end of the house. Need a place to put a pool table and my antique pinball machine.

 

Gawd, so two new front wheels, one new tire, one control arm, and an alignment is gonna cost $1,200.00. Grrr. That's before they start and find anything else that is screwed up. No new rims for a while now. D:

 

That doesn't add up. A used control arm shouldn't be more than 200. A couple wheels and a tire about what 300 maybe? An alignment is what maybe 50-60 bucks. If you swap out the control arm yourself you would prolly save some more.
Basically do all the work yourself and then just pay for the alignment.

 

Oh yeah, I completely agree. It's a complete ripoff. Each wheel is about 160, the control arm 260, etc... I would prefer to put it on myself, but the dealership already has the car. Plus, I am in that unfortunate age where I still depend on parents. So they have the final say.

 

That's truely an unfortunate situation to be in. Ho[efully this is a good learning experience. Gotta watch out for those curbs! They'll jump right out in front of ya.

 

Yeah man. It was dark out and a street light flickered causing all the shadows to jump around weirdly. I was in the middle of a turn and I guess I just undershot and shazaaam! D: