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Hey there im not really sure where to post this but I have a smashed upper core support. I bought the car wrecked and it needs to be replaced. I know that it is welded in but if I bought a new support is this something that could be bolted in?? Or is it recommended to have it welded in?? Im trying to save money for parts and would like to shave costs where I can so bolting this in would save a pretty penny as I cannot weld nor do I know anybody that does any welding. The cheapest I have been quoted for this job is $250 WITHOUT parts. Any suggestions?? I can post pics if you need to see the damage.

 
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250 isn't bad... pay it.

 
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Is it worth the $250 if the parts cost is $200?? That's $450 just to get the hood to close lol

 
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Fixing a wrecked car is an expensive endeavor. If you can't do the job yourself, you're going to fork over some bucks for the labor. That's the main way shops make their money.

 
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Get another quote from a different shop.

Not sure if bolting it would provide the same structural strength. I didn't think $250 was bad.

 
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I've had quotes from 3 different shops in my area and this is the lowest one...guess I will just have to suck it up and fork over the cash...

 
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You can always find a way to fab it up and bolt it? Will it be OEM? No. But you have to be sure it's structurally sound. There is usually a reason they weld stuff.

 
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Buy the $100 flux wire feed welder from Harbor Freight on sale, learn how to weld, buzz your car back together.

 
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^ Not a bad idea lol.