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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 05:15 PM
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I was given a 2000 blazer zr2. The owner hit a tree with it. Front bumper was def bad. Going to replace the radiator support. The radiator is still good surprisingly. Luckily nothing touched the motor. Although the right side frame rail got bent in. the bumper mount is def bent back, but i plan on doing a fabricated bumper. Also plan on trying to bend the frame rail back as much as i can. Do any of you have any thoughts on what I can/should do? Thanks in Advance!




This was a picture taken before i removed the radiator support.
 
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Maybe strip the front end off and take into a body shop that can measure/pull frame back into position. Otherwise it will probably never drive correctly. Sorry to say but this one may best be done.
 
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UPDATE!!
Changed out the front clip bought some new engine parts. Motor now starts like a dream!! tightened my tie rod and and allignment isnt so bad. The frame was not bent beyond the suspension. Thankfully! Here is a picture with new front clip and and a picture where my frame bent in front of the suspension.

Frame bent in front of suspension

 
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needs some frame horns, which can be fabricated in place, F'ing Send it!
 
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