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Painter D · 11-30-2008, 05:50 PM

Maybe you'll get lucky, and just a control arm is bent. If the top of the rim is leaning in look at all the susp. pieces real good to see if you can find anything there. If that all looks good ,examine the frame rail on that side and look to see if it's twisted,or rolled in at the top.

Look at obvious stuff too, who knows maybe the impact knocked the alignment shims out, and that's why the wheel is leaning. Hope this helps.

11-30-2008, 05:50 PM	#2
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Need some expert frame help!!! Maybe you'll get lucky, and just a control arm is bent. If the top of the rim is leaning in look at all the susp. pieces real good to see if you can find anything there. If that all looks good ,examine the frame rail on that side and look to see if it's twisted,or rolled in at the top. Look at obvious stuff too, who knows maybe the impact knocked the alignment shims out, and that's why the wheel is leaning. Hope this helps. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5