trik396

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My car was involved in an accident long before I owned it. I do not think it was repaired properly and do not think the unit body is straight. When I bolted in my subframe connectors, the passenger side holes were off and I had to enlarge the holes on the car to get that side to fit.
Would you think it's a good idea to find a good frame shop to pull her into correct geometry before attempting to install all front end parts?

Thanks

lees02WS6

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It would be a good idea regardless of what you plan to do to it.

UMI Sales

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Agree. I'd take it to the frame shop and have them fix it and do an alignment check. Tell them you'll be back when you have the k-member on for a final tune-up.

And thanks for choosing UMI!

ramey

trik396

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Thanks guys....

OldCobraGuy

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Remove the subframe connectors before you take it in. Straighten it...and reinstall them.

trik396

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At the frame shop right now. The damage is considerable. The whole car is off. Some measurements show more than 13mm. Going to take much $$$ to repair correctly. Be very careful of what you purchase out there... Never going to buy another vehicle on Ebay unless I can personally inspect in myself.

OldCobraGuy

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That kind of damage should have shown up on Carfax.

trik396

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Carfax was Ok. Original owner did not go thru insurance and fixed it himself. Second owner who I bought car from claims he knew nothing of accident.
I have to take the pipe on this one.

OldCobraGuy

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That really sucks. I wonder if there aren't civil remedies for that kind of fraud? It would serve someone right to have to live with their mistake. You should have to sign a document...like a mileage statement...if there was damage done to the car over x amount of dollars. Something like that.