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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 08:14 AM
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Fender adjustment

Can this be shimmed to line up better? The frame got wacked a while ago so everything is a bit off. I have the front clip off currently. I'm hoping to get it back together and lined up a bit.
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 08:36 AM
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You've got a lot going on there with the bumper, fender and hood. It all needs tending to in order to get a better alignment.
Old Sep 12, 2022 | 09:11 AM
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Do you think I can shim things or is it going to be obvious (tweaked frame)?
Old Sep 12, 2022 | 09:31 AM
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I'm going to say no because structurally it's too high, shims will make it higher.
Old Sep 12, 2022 | 11:02 AM
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I'm afraid you right....I was hoping otherwise.
Old Sep 13, 2022 | 02:07 AM
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What if I shim the core support a bit?
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 03:21 AM
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Frame alignment shop

I would recommend taking the car into a frame alignment shop and having it corrected. I had a similar situation and it was easily the best $549 spent on the car.

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-ben
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