MOT Advisory query

[Bentley58]

Just purchased a Mk1 with the following advisory from the previous MOT.

Nearside radius arm slightly distorted.

Easy fix?
Forget about it?
Worry?

All of the above...??

Any guidance appreciated..

Rich

[SonicSW20]

If it's damaged, you should replace it.

[Bentley58]

Hi,

thanks for the response. Is this a relatively simple DIY job or very tricky difficult garage type job.

Does anyone know a supplier that I can go to or is it a Toyota only job?

Thanks in advance,

Richard

[SonicSW20]

It's something you can do yourself if you are happy to dismantle suspension components. The radius rod (also called strut rod, or tension rod) is the one that goes from the control arm to the body, and stops the wheel from moving forwards and backwards in the arch.

I wouldn't bother getting a new part from Toyota (if it's even still available) - a good used one will be fine, and a lot cheaper. It's not a complex component.

You'll need to get it aligned after as well.

[Bentley58]

Many thanks