radiator support replacement

[bluuuurr]

can anyone give me an estimate of how much a body shop should charge me to replace my radiator support?

thanks

[ladiesman8527]

it will probably be an ass load...it would probably be much less if u could remove the front body panels and other parts that are in the way, drill out/remove the old radiator support, and bring them the car with the new support ready to be installed. the more u can do yourself, the better.

[projectRDM]

I've replaced a few myself without welding. The tension rod brackets, bumper support, and fenders all do more than enough to hold it in place without tack welds. If it was a structural piece I'd put more effort into it but it's not. You can drill it out in under an hour and just clean up all the rough edges with primer/paint.

[bluuuurr]

another quick question.. my tension rod bracket does not sit correctly because of the bent support.. would this be enough to throw the toe of my car out? I'm asking because my car pulls to the right and was wondering if this was why...

[LB.Motoring]

way ez, drill it replace, weld it up

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