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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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Frame damage

Slid into curb when roads were icy, have slight frame damage on my 1992 firebird passenger wheel well, any ideas on price of fix or if it can be fixed?
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Frame damage from hitting a curb? What?
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Frame damage

Originally Posted by Awilson8213
Slid into curb when roads were icy, have slight frame damage on my 1992 firebird passenger wheel well, any ideas on price of fix or if it can be fixed?
Could you attach some pictures of the damage? Prices very big time depending on what has been damaged and how hard it is to replace.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Re: Frame damage

Yes, after it happened my steering was messed up, I took it to hibdon tires and they said it was frame damage, and I can post some pictures tomorrow.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 10:01 PM
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Re: Frame damage

It'll depend on exactly what's damaged how, and how much. Call a local body and frame shop to get it measured.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Re: Frame damage

Might have damaged the k member. The rear a arm mount can be damaged or torn off by impacts like that. Pics would help though
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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Re: Frame damage

Also be prepared to ask yourself if it's worth what it'll cost to repair.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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Re: Frame damage

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
Might have damaged the k member. The rear a arm mount can be damaged or torn off by impacts like that. Pics would help though
This is what I was thinking. The k Member would be a lot cheaper / easier to replace.
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