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Bent crossmember...

Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Well, I did a very stupid thing a couple weeks back. Long story short, I ended up having to get the entire rear end replaced, two rims and tires also done, which set me back to the tune of $2300... Now I find out my crossmember is bent to the point that NTB can't do a wheel alignment. What's the best bet here? Should I get the part and do it myself or should I take to a frame shop? I'm pretty much broke here. Any help would be great.
 
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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well id take it to a frame shop,but if youre broke its really all up to you
 
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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You could try a frame/collision shop, or replace it. However; if the bodywork is also bent, then the bolt holes won't line up.
 
Old Jul 3, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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I think I may take it a frame shop so they can determine if the frame is bent too. I looked at the cross member and I can see at least one place where it is bent (A long shallow dimple towards the passenger side). I also replaced the lower control arm on the passenger side which was pretty twerked.

Thanks for the input guys. I"ll update the thread when I have a resolution.
 
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