bracket thingo (rear suspension)

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bracket thingo (rear suspension)

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ok, i've noticed a creaking sound coming from the rear driverside quarter of the car whenever i go over bumps or turn (assumed it was something to do with the suspension on that corner), actually i noticed it a while ago, and it went away so i didnt bother checking it out :oops:
it came back recently so i finally got off my ass and check it out.
it seems the bracket thingo is rusted through and cracked open, here's a pic:

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now obviously i have to replace that lol, just wondering if anyone know how much it'll cost me (just being a little girl, scared of mechanics lol) and is it still safe to drive the car (for another few hundred kms)?
as far as i can see, it shouldn't have dmged any other parts, but can someone reasure me about that please lol
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hmm couldnt oyu get that welded up mate get it cut and re welded at a exhaust shop or something mate, it looks liek rust has got to it check the whole tal bar to see for other signs of rust.
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stuff that looks bent. get another one wouldnt be much.
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DAMN thats a nasty rust spot :S, you checked your roof :P???
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T_T'
thats the shape it's supposed to be
jason my roof is fine, stop trying to make me paranoid lol (i check the damn thing before, cos i was paranoid >.<)

do u guys think it'll last a few more hundred Ks?
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Can you give us a bigger shot - not in size, just include surrounding parts that are attached...
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hehehe sorry mate :P
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Ahh, its the sway bar bracket. Yes, you probably could drive it a few hunderd kms. Yes, it will probably snap.

Surely dstocks wold have a spare. If you must drive with it, I'd pull that bracket off all together.
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Bennoz wrote:Ahh, its the sway bar bracket. Yes, you probably could drive it a few hunderd kms. Yes, it will probably snap.

Surely dstocks wold have a spare. If you must drive with it, I'd pull that bracket off all together.
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