Originally Posted by
white_n_slow
Theres no way you can say that definitely bent the frame. I've seen cars that have been in multiple fender-benders, gone off-roading and curb-checking and were still straight.
I'm sure your alignment is out of whack, so I'd take it to an alignment shop first, and if they can get it into spec and the car drives straight, I'd say you're in the clear. :edit: If the car still isn't quite right, or if they can't get it into spec, then its time to make a trip to the body shop :hs:
sure, they probably looked straight and drove like normal, but it doesnt change the fact that the frame was bent. you have to remember that the frame is made of reclangular sections, not trusses. Most of us probably drive cars with frames that are less than perfect.
My friend hit a curb and he took his car to the shop afterwards. He didnt hit it hard, he only had a one or two inch mark on his rim, in performance, you wouldnt tell a difference. But they checked his frame and it was off by an inch and half. If you shred your tires when jumping a curb, theres a very high chance of having a bent frame. However the frame is the last thing id be worried about, he should check his axles and drivetrain, control arms, etc.