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Old 05-23-2014, 04:46 AM
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I got a couple threads in the other sections of the forum but I'm looking to see if any of yall can also give me some sound advice. Long story short, my crank pulley bolt backed out completely at about 130-140 mph the other night. Crank pulley came off and somehow hit the upper radiator support just to the right of the air box assembly. It's pushed up and out slightly. I see myself having 3 options. Take a rubber mallet and a 2x4 and push it back the 1/4" or so. Take it to a shop and have them drill the spot welds and completely replace it, or have it made into a bolt in support. I wouldn't be able to remove it and weld it in or make it a bolt in support myself. I don't have the tools or else I would. Suggestions?
Old 05-23-2014, 09:58 AM
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I'd go with the mallet myself -- at least temporarily. Maybe get an opinion/estimate from a shop you trust, too.
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I used the mallet and was able to get the hood to shut. Only problem now is the bumper needs to be adjusted now.
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The mallet should work fine. I hate adjusting the bumpers


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