Civic 00...possibillity subframe is bent pushing the lca about an inch towards the back of the wheel well on the drivers side.

Can I bend it back? Is there a shop that would do something like that or would they all say no hope you have to replace it?

Methods of bending it back? I'm open to all caveman-hammer-esque suggestions that might have worked for anyone else...theories...he said she said this worked ideas.

 

Front or rear?

 

It could be possiable. if its off an inch thats a little scary when they do bend it back that part will always be a weak point. you can order a new subframe its not to hard to install.

 

Front subframe...and I found a write-up on it...and he said it took him 8 hours....looked like a helluva process.

I plan on replacing it eventually but for right now if I can bend it back to close to normal...then I'll be happy till I have more time and money. I'm primarily trying to avoid any extra tire wear if I can...right now if I hit a bump it hits the inner fender...as well as the alignment. Alignment would be pointless right now until this issue is close to fixed. Bad alignment = more tread wear = no bueno.

 

ohhhh the front one! that is so easy you can have it in an out in about 3 hours

 

http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/erik/album106/album139/

That's the DIY write-up I found...is that a good guide? It said it took him 8 hours to do it.

If you know of a better write-up or anything you'd do different than that please let me know if you have time to look over that.

Thanks for all the input.

 

Took us 4.5 hours to do my friends. That is if you know what your doing and have the tools to do it.

Having a buddy or 2 during the process makes a LOT easier.

Have you looked at the subframe? A inch is a lot to bend back.

After my freind slid into a curb, caused the tire to touch the fender we decided it a lot easier to swap it, not to mention we snapped 2 of the compliance bushing bolts lol