Any body techs?

saunders3939 · 07-28-2020, 02:59 PM

Looking to get some insight on straightening my lower radiator support on my 07 impreza. I can get a new uframe but not really wanting to cut the old rad support out and put a new one unless absolutely needed. Any tips or tricks would be helpful thanks

lefty o · 07-28-2020, 03:08 PM

if you arent looking for perfect, wrap a chain around a tree, and hook it to the radiator support. back away from the tree, watching progress as you go.

saunders3939 · 07-28-2020, 03:16 PM

Not looking for perfect but just removed the radiator and the ac condenser out last night so I cant really run it lol

Wayne Suhrbier · 07-29-2020, 10:48 AM

Parked with wheel chocks and a come along. Still need something to attach the other end to.

saunders3939 · 07-29-2020, 11:05 AM

Haha this is my dilemma right there. I am trying to figure out what to attach it to. I'm no beginner. I just dont know if I dont know there is a tool or something out there to help me out. I might wrap a chain around my sisters tire through the spoke lol sounds stupid but imma give it a shot.

07-28-2020, 02:59 PM	#1
saunders3939 Scooby Newbie Member#: 513111 Join Date: Apr 2020 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2007 impreza 2.5i na black	Any body techs? Looking to get some insight on straightening my lower radiator support on my 07 impreza. I can get a new uframe but not really wanting to cut the old rad support out and put a new one unless absolutely needed. Any tips or tricks would be helpful thanks

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07-28-2020, 03:08 PM	#2
lefty o Scooby Newbie Member#: 512654 Join Date: Mar 2020 Vehicle: 2019 wrx red	if you arent looking for perfect, wrap a chain around a tree, and hook it to the radiator support. back away from the tree, watching progress as you go.

07-28-2020, 03:16 PM	#3
saunders3939 Scooby Newbie Member#: 513111 Join Date: Apr 2020 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2007 impreza 2.5i na black	Not looking for perfect but just removed the radiator and the ac condenser out last night so I cant really run it lol

07-29-2020, 10:48 AM	#4
Wayne Suhrbier Scooby Newbie Member#: 144044 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2006 STI OBP	Parked with wheel chocks and a come along. Still need something to attach the other end to.

07-29-2020, 11:05 AM	#5
saunders3939 Scooby Newbie Member#: 513111 Join Date: Apr 2020 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2007 impreza 2.5i na black	Haha this is my dilemma right there. I am trying to figure out what to attach it to. I'm no beginner. I just dont know if I dont know there is a tool or something out there to help me out. I might wrap a chain around my sisters tire through the spoke lol sounds stupid but imma give it a shot.