I hit a curb about a month ago and I have all the parts to fix it but the subframe is bent and I can't get hook up the LCA. I tried to bend it back as best as I could, but the left side (see pics) is still pushed back about a quarter inch. I can't think of anyway to pull out the frame besides putting it on a frame rack of couse, but I came up with another possible solution. I'm not sure if this is safe but tell me what you guys think. Instead of pulling out the frame, I figure I could drill a second hole (see pics) and weld up the original one. Also the hole wouldn't be in that exact spot, it will actually be moved up a little, if that matters. I could also fabricate a subframe brace for it but im not sure this is necessary or would even help support it. Do you think this would be safe? I can't think of any other way to fix besides replacing the subframe or taking it to a shop... which I don't have money for.

 

since you can weld what i would do is go to a pull apart cut that secion of the subframe off and put it on your car that would be the correct way to fix it

 

Why not grind the LCA bushing guide pin so it fits perfectly snug into the bent subframe? There's more than one way to skin a cat.

 

Thanks, I didn't even think of that. I might not have enough meat on the guide pin to do that though.

 

Trimming the guide pin and using a smaller bolt worked great, thanks for the idea man.