View Full Version : Out of place/crooked headlight
cnruff
01-06-2011, 10:00 PM
any ideas how to fix this? would i need to take it to an auto body shop, or is there a way for me to fix it myself.
thanks
cnruff
01-06-2011, 10:05 PM
more pics ..
Polked4G63t
01-07-2011, 06:37 PM
Is the radiator support jacked? Reason I ask, I had the same type of issue on a 1g dsm after someone slightly backed into the front end. I pulled the headlight assembly out and with some influence from a cheep come-a-long and a tree I was able to get the rad support close to its original position...now I'm certified in body repair lol, gl
cnruff
01-07-2011, 11:04 PM
alright i'll give it a look, thanks !
cnruff
01-08-2011, 04:04 PM
alright so i checked it out, and the rad support is pretty bent
is this fixable? or do i need to get it replaced?
Polked4G63t
01-08-2011, 05:27 PM
man thats really close to what mine looked like and it turned out fine, I had to go to a hardware store and get a smaller hook and a few other things to help persuade. I used a heat gun on the paint too.
cnruff
01-08-2011, 05:58 PM
lol so basically you pulled it back into place?
Couped_up'd
01-08-2011, 06:11 PM
I would either hook a tow rope to that and pull it out, lightly taping with a hammer usally helps. (I would do this with 2 or more poeple)
OR
Take it to a repair shop, and they will replace your radiator suport.
Or
If you have a welder/body shop. Remove and replace the radiator suport your self. Very long process, with all the factory spot welds. You will need a spot weld drill bit, welder, seam buster, and some other misc tools.
cnruff
01-08-2011, 06:20 PM
any specific way to do it with the tow hook, or just pull till its straight lol,
i really dont wanna damage it anymore
iLagX
01-08-2011, 06:33 PM
easy fix.. throw on a silvia front end.
sivlia front end doesnt require a straight core support for good fitment. mainly fender and headlight bracket.
cnruff
01-08-2011, 06:42 PM
i wish i could lol.
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