I had taken my crx in for an alignment a couple of years ago, and he had a difficult time getting it right as he suspected something was bent.
The wheels that had come with it had one in the set that was bent, and it was concluded that the previous owner hit something and bent the rim and something on the front suspension.
I purchased a new/used subframe a few weeks ago, and today got around to pulling the old one.



I dont know if the pic shows it, but the drivers side (right one in the pic) rod is bent a little near it's end where it bolts to the lca.

Question,
I'm assuming it isnt supposed to be bent there.

If it isnt, then Im wondering if I can heat it and bend it straight in my vise.

thoughts?

 

Probably a better idea to just get some radius rods off someone who installed a traction bar.