Hit a curb, tweaked my frame

Phlea96gt · 09-05-2001, 10:13 PM

Hit a curb in my 96 GT. I have replaced the wheels and tires, as I was planning to eventually anyway. I also had a set of Koni adjustables and Eibach springs put on. The shop that did the shocks and springs suggested I take the car to a body shop to determine if I had done any body damage. It looks like I tweaked the frame, estimate is 500 dollars. the money is no big deal, but will the car ever be "right", if I have it sraightned...?...? Any input is appreciated.

Thanks

RickC · 09-06-2001, 09:46 AM

I know they are different but maybe not that much. I wrecked my '89 at about 60K and bent one of the front subframe rails. It straightened ok and I never had a problem with it all the way up to 159K when I finally sold it and bought my '99. Hopefully, your car will be Ok after it is straightened. Good luck.

Phlea96gt · 09-06-2001, 12:31 PM

Thanks man, that is encouraging.

09-05-2001, 10:13 PM	#1
Phlea96gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Herndon, VA, USA Posts: 16	Hit a curb, tweaked my frame Hit a curb in my 96 GT. I have replaced the wheels and tires, as I was planning to eventually anyway. I also had a set of Koni adjustables and Eibach springs put on. The shop that did the shocks and springs suggested I take the car to a body shop to determine if I had done any body damage. It looks like I tweaked the frame, estimate is 500 dollars. the money is no big deal, but will the car ever be "right", if I have it sraightned...?...? Any input is appreciated. Thanks

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09-06-2001, 09:46 AM	#2
RickC Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 13	I know they are different but maybe not that much. I wrecked my '89 at about 60K and bent one of the front subframe rails. It straightened ok and I never had a problem with it all the way up to 159K when I finally sold it and bought my '99. Hopefully, your car will be Ok after it is straightened. Good luck.

09-06-2001, 12:31 PM	#3
Phlea96gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Herndon, VA, USA Posts: 16	Thanks man, that is encouraging.