I just crashed my 1993 civic eg. What is this part called? I want to know if it is easier to just buy this whole part then to straighten it out. (obviously on a diff car, but this is the piece)

 

Upper radiator support?

 

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search on here, replacing it is not as easy as a few bolts, but it's very possible to do. Typically replaced as a whole, not just the upper/middle/lower portions.

 

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Yes, if you have a spot weld drill bit, a welder, and rosette welding skills.

 

crossmember: replace it. it is not worth the work to bend it back to place and it wouldn't be as strong.

 

The upper radiator support is spot welded in most places and you may need to take the car to an alignment car measurement system to check for out of alignment on the car's frame, strut towers, etc...

 

Certifit ftw

 

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I wounldnt say you need rosette welding skills. I replaced mine due to the previous owner straightening it out very badly and replaced it myself with no trouble at all, get yourself a spot weld drill peice ( it is possible with just a drill bit but it is a lot easier with the correct bit).

Just get practicing with the welder on a sheet of metal, this is how i learnt and i havent had any problems with my welds!

Good luck with it!