Lower control arm is rubbing on the inside of the rim

wrong off set on rims
failing wheel bearings

What car is it? Any adjustments on the rear end? Could a control arm be bent or twisted?

Sounds like the sway bar might be broken. Turn the steering wheel so you can look into the inside of the fender behind the wheel. There is a large bar that connects both the front lower control arms together, sometimes this bar breaks and rubs the ends together causing a popping noise.

The sway bar gives from side to side so I doubt your problem is in that. Of course it is really hard for me to pinpoint your problem without inspecting the vehicle, how hard did the vehicle hit the curb? If it hit it pretty hard and severely bent the lower control arm, I would suspect that you have some frame damage.

You need to really inspect the frame where the lower control arm mounts, it may help to look at the other side and compare it to the damaged side. You'll be looking for slight wrinkles or bends in places near where the control arm mounts or follow back and keep looking for any signs of slight signs of damage.

And, are we talking about the front, rear or both on the vehicle?
If it's the rear, the rear is weaker than the front. Follow the frame rail all the way towards the middle and look for signs of damage.

If you look closely, you should be able to find the damaged area.
It being a '94 it doesn't take much damage for your insurance to total the vehicle out, (if you happen to have full coverage insurance and file it.)
I hope this may help.

Sounds to me Like your lower Ball Joint is wore out causing the steering knucle to move inwords towards the lower control arm and rub on rotor. I would be checking that out.

is it the right wheel rim that comes with the car and is on the certificate of homoglonation ??

probably lower ball joint,may need to replace lower control arm,have it checked.











TIM......

Look at the brake pads,it is most likely the pads.

try getting wheel shims to change the offset of the tire to hub. should not be more then 1/4". your local tire shop should be able to get them. or your local parts store.

I believe you're dealing with two separate issues...

1: Something "Popping"... Take a look at the inner bushings on the lower control arms. They may be worn and allowed to slide forward and back. This was the case on my 2000 LHS. New part was only $45 and it took less than an hour to change each side.

2: Something "Rubbing"... My best guess would be to look at the rubber that surrounds the rack&pinion as it comes through the inner fender. That flap (those flaps) often tear off and might be rubbing on the inside of your right wheel as you turn left.