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Skynet · 05-01-2013, 08:00 PM

1990 s13. Was taking a corner in the wet, And my front tires are bald. caught understeer and front passenger wheel hit a curb at about 15 miles per hour. Wheel sits about 2 inches towards the rear of the car now. Pretty standard damage; control arm, ball joint, tension rod, inner tie rod. But I noticed that one side of my LCA bracket has been bent back pretty far from where the curb hit directly on the bottom of the LCA. My question is, with this being the only damage to the subframe that I can really see, Could I get away with just pulling it back into place, or am I gonna have to replace the subframe? I searched, Didnt find any threads that had this same problem.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-01-2013, 08:32 PM

Personally, I'd replace the LCA and the crossmember. Thing could be tweak without you realizing and your alignment will be all kinds of funky if you dont replace it.

Skynet · 05-01-2013, 08:51 PM

would one from like pull-a-part suffice? Or should I just go ahead and drop the $350 for a new one from courtesy genuine?

S13CoupeLover · 05-01-2013, 08:58 PM

Had the same issue you're having. I did fix mine with a hammer and the alignment places i went to said it was fine. But i ended up changing it with one i bought off someone.

If the car at the junkyard doesn't seem to have made it there for front end damage it should be fine. If you're lucky someone might have taken the engine. Lol.

Skynet · 05-01-2013, 09:02 PM

okay, cool. So I guess I'll do that then. hammer it into place as best I can, and take it to get it aligned. if they clear it, then I'll run it like that, If not, Junkyard it is.
Thanks for the help bros.

az_240 · 05-01-2013, 11:10 PM

I'd replace it... no point in wasting money on alignments only to find out the thing is bad.

I have a spare crossmember in great shape if you want it. $50 + shipping.

Skynet · 05-02-2013, 12:05 AM

I may take you up on that if I cant find a decent one at the junkyard.

S13CoupeLover · 05-02-2013, 12:57 AM

Lol didn't mean to say do what i did. Even though i took my time and made it almost exactly like the other side, since that was still good. At the time i didnt have money, so it was my only option, if i did have the money i would have bought it from the first person that said had it.

Goodluck either way.

05-01-2013, 08:00 PM	#1
Skynet Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisville Age: 28 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replace subframe or fix? 1990 s13. Was taking a corner in the wet, And my front tires are bald. caught understeer and front passenger wheel hit a curb at about 15 miles per hour. Wheel sits about 2 inches towards the rear of the car now. Pretty standard damage; control arm, ball joint, tension rod, inner tie rod. But I noticed that one side of my LCA bracket has been bent back pretty far from where the curb hit directly on the bottom of the LCA. My question is, with this being the only damage to the subframe that I can really see, Could I get away with just pulling it back into place, or am I gonna have to replace the subframe? I searched, Didnt find any threads that had this same problem.

05-01-2013, 08:32 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Personally, I'd replace the LCA and the crossmember. Thing could be tweak without you realizing and your alignment will be all kinds of funky if you dont replace it. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-01-2013, 08:58 PM	#4
S13CoupeLover Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardena, CA Age: 30 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Had the same issue you're having. I did fix mine with a hammer and the alignment places i went to said it was fine. But i ended up changing it with one i bought off someone. If the car at the junkyard doesn't seem to have made it there for front end damage it should be fine. If you're lucky someone might have taken the engine. Lol. __________________ Check outSyko Performance's new site! For your RB swap needs!

05-02-2013, 12:57 AM	#8
S13CoupeLover Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardena, CA Age: 30 Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Lol didn't mean to say do what i did. Even though i took my time and made it almost exactly like the other side, since that was still good. At the time i didnt have money, so it was my only option, if i did have the money i would have bought it from the first person that said had it. Goodluck either way. __________________ Check outSyko Performance's new site! For your RB swap needs!

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05-01-2013, 08:51 PM	#3
Skynet Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisville Age: 28 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would one from like pull-a-part suffice? Or should I just go ahead and drop the $350 for a new one from courtesy genuine?

05-01-2013, 09:02 PM	#5
Skynet Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisville Age: 28 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay, cool. So I guess I'll do that then. hammer it into place as best I can, and take it to get it aligned. if they clear it, then I'll run it like that, If not, Junkyard it is. Thanks for the help bros.

05-01-2013, 11:10 PM	#6
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I'd replace it... no point in wasting money on alignments only to find out the thing is bad. I have a spare crossmember in great shape if you want it. $50 + shipping.

05-02-2013, 12:05 AM	#7
Skynet Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisville Age: 28 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I may take you up on that if I cant find a decent one at the junkyard.