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Bending back the radiator support after deer hit!!! 900

posted by  matt82dl on  Thu Jan 29 12:41 CST 2009
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So my wife hit a deer a few weeks ago. The was on the driver's side square in the headlight and grille. I finally have my new hood all painted, headlight, brackets, trim, turn signal and grill all ready to go.

I installed the new hood as well as the latches and springs and noticed the drivers radiator support has been pushed back approximately 3/4" - 1".

Its dark and cold now so tomorrow I need to figure out a way to pull out the radiator support back into position. The pocket for the hood spring is located in the radiator support so I have no chance of getting the hood to close until I get this support bent back into position.

I could just yank on it with my hands and possibly wrench my back.
I could beat it from behind with a 5 lb sledge and a 2x4.
Or try and pry it somehow.

Looking forward to hearing from the bodywork experts out there.

Thanks,
Matt


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