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Originally Posted by ...My Nine Rides Shotgun
Hey,
So recently, I ran my car over a curb and bent the pinch weld pretty badly. I've seen people straighten them with pliers or whatever, but I would guess bending it with pliers would only weaken the metal further. What do I need to do to make it a reliable jacking/support point again? Do I need to buy the sheet metal and get someone to weld it in? I've looked around the net, and it seems that pliers are the most popular answer, but no one comments on the reliability of the jacking points afterward.
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Where exactly is the bend? Just how bad is it bent?
Those saying just use pliers are probably correct. As long as you didn't deform the rocker panel the weld should be just fine bending it back. Make sure you cover any flaked or cracked paint though or it could be a nasty rust spot.