I damaged my front bumper cross member on my 97. Ive removed the damaged one by drilling out the spot welds. I have a new genuine Mazda replacement and it went into place no issues so I don’t think the frame was damaged by my abuse.

I’m debating on taking it to a body shop to get it spot welded in for a few hundred bucks $3-400 is my guess or to use one of the resin bonders like JB weld, 3m or something in a couple of the spots, clamp it together and add maybe a couple of small bolts and call it a day. Not the most elegant but I think it might work for what I want.

suggestions?

 

Have it welded. Shouldn't cost as much as you think. JB weld is NOT a viable option.

 

Have it welded.

 

Ok, welded it is. Figured it was worth the ask since these epoxies are used in some high stress situations.

Thanks for the answers y’all!!

 

Try finding a small weld shop rather than a body shop. Jobs like that will be an inconvenience to a body shop, but a quick buck for a small business or welder who does side work.