KS_Evo9

Am I the only one whos bent the pinch weld from jacking the car up? Should I just leave it or should I bend it back? What did you do? Kinda sucks cause this car is my pride and joy I know you cant see it but I know its there and it just eats at me.

bmguser

try to straighten it out if it doesnt cause any more damage... maybe use a wood block instead of metal to metal contact

KS_Evo9

If I straighten it do you think it will make it weaker? HMM Dunno

sharkm87

iTrader: (29)

i bent them too, they are poorly conscruted IMO.

KS_Evo9

Guess im not the only one. Is there any way to like replace the whole weld in the future if it gets to bad? Its like a burn hole no1 can see but you know its there and your car no longer feels new.

gsrboi80

iTrader: (38)

Nah man it wont weaken anything its a pinch weld. Its not like you put the jack through the floor or even pushed the floor up for that matter. Auto manufatuers expect that they will get a little bent up as they make that weld available to put the jack. Its a race car not only that its a rally car

tweakdsm

iTrader: (38)

wood block always help, you're not the only one.

KS_Evo9

Is there any way to make it like new? Like I said before

Its like a burn hole no1 can see but you know its there and your car no longer feels new.
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EVO X Owner-2-B

iTrader: (14)

I know it's a little too late for you guys, but these products would've helped - pics below. The service manual recommends rubber pads. No bending/crushing on my Evo's welds.

dazed01

I use the lift at work. If they bend they bend, it's no big deal.