got in an accident, right fender crushed in.. need advice
10-20-2007, 05:44 PM
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got in an accident, right fender crushed in.. need advice
well the right fender is crushed in... it bent the chasis brace? underneath it backwards. it bent the radiator support frame... is there a way to replace the radiator support frame by unbolting and bolting?. two body shops said that it is welded to the chasis brace thing. someone help?
10-21-2007, 09:39 PM
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snowing in ut... still havent had time to take pictures guys... frame rig? what is that? some auto body tool? can i have the shop just bend the chasis back to shape? they said that they wouldnt just bend it back... they would also have to do the rest of the work... and i would rather just put on everything (hood, fender, bumper, radiator support, reinforcement bar) but bend the chasis back...
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10-25-2007, 09:36 AM
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That doesn't look bad at all, we've had a worse accident and used various battering tools from harbor frieght and my maxima as a reference to bend it all back into shape.
check out before and after here
http://picasaweb.google.com/m00njal/TerryMaximaCrash
after
http://picasaweb.google.com/m00njal/...OnTerrySMaxima
Don't question our usage of the pole.
check out before and after here
http://picasaweb.google.com/m00njal/TerryMaximaCrash
after
http://picasaweb.google.com/m00njal/...OnTerrySMaxima
Don't question our usage of the pole.
10-25-2007, 07:28 PM
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YES, everything will bolt on fine =)
Except, the purpose of my post was to show you can even do a major crash yourself with basic tools, hooks, and chains. Ours took one week, and thats even with fooling around.
Best bet, get another maxima for reference like we did, and remove whatever parts you can, and get to work with levers, propane tank w/nozzle (home depot kit) to heat the metal occasionally and have someone help you bend things into place.
Or, you can take it to a shop. New radiator support is $80 on ebay, you can have them put that one for you, etc.
Except, the purpose of my post was to show you can even do a major crash yourself with basic tools, hooks, and chains. Ours took one week, and thats even with fooling around.
Best bet, get another maxima for reference like we did, and remove whatever parts you can, and get to work with levers, propane tank w/nozzle (home depot kit) to heat the metal occasionally and have someone help you bend things into place.
Or, you can take it to a shop. New radiator support is $80 on ebay, you can have them put that one for you, etc.
10-25-2007, 09:24 PM
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New radiator support is $80 on ebay, you can have them put that one for you, et
I am replacing mine asap and am looking for an OEM one but those are about 270 at least. I want to buy the one from ebay and spray rustproofing on it.
10-25-2007, 10:00 PM
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To be honest, and I'm no expert (so take that into consideration, you ARE on a forum) the OEM radiator support and many aftermarket models/makes don't seem all that different quality. I can't imagine the ebay manufacturer using a DRASTICALLY different/lower quality metal to result in a poorer strength radiator support?
And, remember it only does so much for crash impact absorption, thats what the re-bar behind the bumper is for, as the support holds up the hood latch, headlights, and condensor/radiator, how much more can you expect? If you need one, grab the ebay one and drive very carefully from now on =)
And again, anyone please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, we're all still noobs in one way or another.
And, remember it only does so much for crash impact absorption, thats what the re-bar behind the bumper is for, as the support holds up the hood latch, headlights, and condensor/radiator, how much more can you expect? If you need one, grab the ebay one and drive very carefully from now on =)
And again, anyone please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, we're all still noobs in one way or another.
10-25-2007, 10:43 PM
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10-26-2007, 09:08 AM
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The $270 OEM one will rust and break down in a few years. It's a known problem if you live in areas with snow.
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