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TravisH · 02-22-2006, 10:57 PM

If its a bare frame:
- do a corner to corner measure to determine if the frames square.
- lay a 4' level on the sections that should be straight to see any waves.
- run a stringline down the center of your crossmembers and take measurements to your frame rails to see if theres been any tweaking on the curved areas

If it passes the first step your frame is good, do the second two to pinpoint any damage if its out by more than 1/8".

02-22-2006, 10:57 PM	#5
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: Checking Frame Straightness/Alignment If its a bare frame: - do a corner to corner measure to determine if the frames square. - lay a 4' level on the sections that should be straight to see any waves. - run a stringline down the center of your crossmembers and take measurements to your frame rails to see if theres been any tweaking on the curved areas If it passes the first step your frame is good, do the second two to pinpoint any damage if its out by more than 1/8".