So it's been a long while but I finally put my poor baby back together.


About two years ago i slid into a large curb at about 35mph directly on my driver side, the rear taking most of the damage.

Control arms, panhard bar, driver side axle and caliper were all toast.

I just got her back together with new(ish) parts, I had the 9bolt 3.45 rear so it took me a while to find one.

From the looks of it, the frame is shifted towards the driver side about an inch.

I'm looking for a frame shop, but I'm curious as to if this will be repairable, and if so, can I still add power to it down the line?

I'm planning on getting subframe connectors put on as soon as its straightened.

Is this worth it? The car is in great condition otherwise, and I still kick myself for getting into this situation.

But is frame repair reliable and can I eventually push power through this thing?

Thanks In advance.

 

Third-gens don't have traditional body-on-frame construction, but rather, subframes.

Regarding whether or not the damage to your car is repairable, there's no way anyone here can answer that. The only thought I can add to this is that just about anything is 'repairable,' but the question then becomes how much $$$ do you have, and how good is the frame shop's reputation. A proper repair should return the car to as-new structural condition.


If you live in a large-market area, there should be several frame shops available to you. Get a couple of estimates---in writing---from two or three of those with the best reputations and then take it from there.




Good luck.

 

Thanks for the reply, I just got the inside put back together today. Thankfully she started with ease, first time I started her since the accident two years ago.

Ill do some research this week, and hopefully keep yall updated.

 

YW.

If you could take some 'before' pics, and then some 'after' pics when the repair has been completed to your satisfaction, that could prove valuable to others here who may face the same issue.


Again, good luck getting your 3rd gen healthy and back on the road where it belongs.