Hey guys. I have a 1996 accord ex vtec. long story short, I feel into a ditch the other day and caused the lower part of my radiator support to cave in a bit. Nothing else was touched, the radiator support was the only thing that took the hit. The condenser and radiator got bent back a bit but nothing major.

So I've been doing some research and I see that the support its spot weld on the frame with a few bolts. I would like to know if its possible to just bolt it on also? Because I don't have a welding machine, and I'm in no financial position to take it to a body shop.

 

it's completely spot welded and you will have to drill them out and weld in a new one. if it's not that bad, you can push/pull it back into position. If you don't have body working experience nor a welder, don't attempt replacing it.

 

Yeah I kinda figured that. I just thought drilling holes threw the support to frame then bolting it would do the same as welding it. I'll be of work the next 3 days so I'll try to bend it back.

 

it could technically be bolted in, but there may be places such as under the fenders that a bolt head may be in the way. you also don't ever want it getting loose or moving.