02 Explorer with steering problem

[Boxes]

My little brother recently went into a ditch and hit a sidewalk. As a result there is a problem with the steering. The problem is when you turn it it feels as if the steering wheel is rubbing against something every quarter turn. I took a few pics of the damage. I was just wondering if this is something fixable and if so how much is he going to have to spend on it.

 

[jrford]

bummer, that isn't going to buff out. Maybe take it in for an alignment . . who knows. Best bet is take it to a body shop and put it on a frame machine and see whats off and how much and your options. I can't check, but if i remember its welded on to the frame. . .or bolted on? Looks like it hit the lower a-arm too and with the amount of damage, that whole thing front cross member could be shifted back and/or compromised. I'm not sure what can be done with it. . .and i hate to use the 'T' word, but it doesn't look good.
How fast was he going?