Bent Quad shock

[68FBJJZ109]

I just recently got a fox body mustang. I was wondering if any has every bent a quad shock? With that being said i am pretty sure the driver side is bent on my car. Could this cause binding and lead to loosing traction and having the rear break free under hard acceleration? I am not an mech engineer but is seems some what logical that if the suspenion binded on one side this could happen. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LX302]

It won't effect the car handling that much.
If in fact it is bend, maybe it's just the dust cap that's dented.
I suspect the past owner had bigger rims/tires in the wheelwell, or launching the car hard it did bend.
Some guys take them off, rotate them to clear, but I like using them on my otherwise stock Mustang. The car seems to be planted better from pulling away from a stop.
You can get a replacement set at autozone for around $50. Ask or look up axle dampers in the suspension area.

 

[68FBJJZ109]

Yeah i have them ordered, and the previous owner did contribute to it. It definately bent it serves no purpose and doesnt move at all, as if it was welded. I am just wondering because i was pulling out some what hard, and turning left, and i started to hop and it spun out, and some body damage insued haha. I was a little surprised because i its never done that. obviously there are many many variables that contribute i was just wondering if something simular has ever happen to any one else further more, if it seem logical that it would cause a problem seening as its essentially a solid rod and the other side is not.