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Front ball joint went out yesterday. I guess the control arm sheered this brake shield plate thing when it dropped. Pic related.

Should I replace this when I do the ball joints? Seems kinda non-essential but I'm not too bright so I'm asking...
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>>15348287

not really, honestly i would just bend it back straight as best as you can and put some JB weld over the edges where it split to hold it again
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It was put there for a reason so there's no reason not to use it unless you're racing or something

It keeps water and other stuff from getting in and stops heat from coming out
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it's a shield. it's no necessary, and I wouldn't personally replace it unless it's a relatively new car

also something scratched the fuck out of your rim
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>>15348316
Agreed.

Definitely keep it. Heat shield is pretty important. What car is this?
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Brake shields are somewhat important, Bend it back and use some epoxy to hold it in place
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>>15348287
I wouldn't worry about it a great deal, its likely to be a pita to replace. That being said if its not at risk of falling off and can be bent back into shape I would go that route.
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it's there for a reason
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>>15348360

Control Arm dropping onto the rim. I was on an incline and the car rolled a little. It fucking sucks.
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Mine have been rusting and disappearing for years and my rotors are fine. Like a previous anon said- only if it's a new car. Too much time and effort for something so insignificant
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I wouldnt spend money to fix it on a DD, but I would try to bend it back up into place.

That fucking balljoint though.
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I ripped mine off when they rusted through so far so so good
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>>15348287
I'm more worried about your "air ride" tier shocks.
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>>15348663
How can you even see the shocks?
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