Bent Cradle. Worth repair?
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Bent Cradle. Worth repair?
I got a C5 full front suspension from the junk yard with a bent right upper control arm for a project. I thought the only damage was the control arm, but when I went to bolt the 2 C5 pieces of front rails I had, I noticed the right rail was about 1.5 inches higher at the front tip, where it was welded to the chassis front bumper/cross member.
Does it worth to try to repair the cradle? Or should I better get another one?
Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
Does it worth to try to repair the cradle? Or should I better get another one?
Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
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I got a C5 full front suspension from the junk yard with a bent right upper control arm for a project. I thought the only damage was the control arm, but when I went to bolt the 2 C5 pieces of front rails I had, I noticed the right rail was about 1.5 inches higher at the front tip, where it was welded to the chassis front bumper/cross member.
Does it worth to try to repair the cradle? Or should I better get another one?
Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
Does it worth to try to repair the cradle? Or should I better get another one?
Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
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I would get one that is totally correct. I'd see if the salvage yard would take it back and then look for a better one.
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Are you referring to the aluminum engine/suspension cradle? We have them in stock for $85 plus shipping. We also have the lower radiator support/skid plate in stock as well.
