I hit a curb last night and really messed up my suspension. The impact cracked my rotor in two, cracked my control arm, among other serious damage including the subframe.

This morning I noticed a leak while I was taking pictures and I need help identifying what this actually is.

any help would be much appreciated.

 

It's the mount for the rear differential.

 

how bad is it if it is leaking like this?

 

Those are just the mounts for the rear differential. There is no fluid in them, so it is likely just water running down from somewhere. Unless there is a brake line or a fuel line above that, and it somehow broke, I would not worry about what you are seeing there. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

i would worry about it.. obviously something is leaking that wasnt before and should be fixed. sorry i dont have anymore insight as to what it could be though. i would just crawl under there and check it out. or touch it and smell it.

 

The mounts are gel filled. Have it replaced.

 

Sorry, you're wrong. The mounts are fluid filled.

 

I guess I learn something new everyday

 

Yeah, be careful to not overstate yourself when you actually don't know. It can throw people off the right track and do more harm than good.

And I've had one of the differential mounts leak. It's a really easy replacement and not a big deal. Maybe the shock of the impact.

 

I was 99% sure that they did not have fluid in them, but have never had one apart. I did indicate for someone to correct me if I was wrong, indicating that I was not 100%