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cped · 02-10-2003, 11:55 PM

Working on 70 2WD SWB. Alignment shop couldn't align it stating the frame is bent. Passenger side wheel sits back in the wheel well (about 2") further than it should and it drives me nuts.

Can anyone out there offer suggestions, pointers, tips or help on how to get this corrected without having to drop a fist full of cash at a frame shop!?!?!?!?!?!?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chad

cped · 02-11-2003, 12:58 PM

BTTT

**1971Stepside** · 02-11-2003, 01:07 PM

You know it is the frame and not a control arm that is bent? Have you crawled underneath to see if you can tell what is bent and where? If it is your frame then I would guess it will be a fistfull of cash to fix. If your wheel is sitting back that far you should be able to see the damage on the frame or the crossmembers...

jhwkns · 02-11-2003, 06:57 PM

I had my frame straightened when I first bought my truck. It was $250 well spent.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 02-11-2003, 07:20 PM

I hit a stump in my 2wd one time and it pushed the lower a arm back a couple inches. I loosened the 2 u bolts that hold the a arm in place and hammered it foreward. Fixed!!
My k-5 blazer had a bent frame when i got it. I chained it between 3 trees and come-a-longed it out. Fixed!!
Randy

Rptsmngr1 · 02-11-2003, 07:27 PM

you may want to try this method of checking your frame.on the opposite side or the good side select measuring points from the frame to the end of the control arms.measure both upper and lower control arms in the exact same locations.then measure the other side,compare measurements.this will tell you where the problem is,whether it's in your suspension or the frame itself.if you can try to collapse the coil spring on the bad side to relieve tension on the suspension.see if you can (wiggle) the wheel front to rear.this way you can see any extreme wear on the suspension components.other than obvious damage to your frame,you will have to take measurements to see if your frame has went "diamond".a good body man can help you out there.good luck!

cped · 02-11-2003, 07:55 PM

Thanks all for the suggestions.

PICKMUP · 02-12-2003, 12:07 AM

I am talking to a shop in the Seattle area about straightening these rails. Hey, it's a SWB 4X4 and I have the title & vin...if I can just get these things right...

70cst10_05 · 02-12-2003, 12:18 AM

nu uh quit lien that ain't a bent frame, haha, jk
kevin

02-10-2003, 11:55 PM	#1
cped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 50	Need Help with Frame Straitening Working on 70 2WD SWB. Alignment shop couldn't align it stating the frame is bent. Passenger side wheel sits back in the wheel well (about 2") further than it should and it drives me nuts. Can anyone out there offer suggestions, pointers, tips or help on how to get this corrected without having to drop a fist full of cash at a frame shop!?!?!?!?!?!? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chad __________________ Chad

02-11-2003, 12:58 PM	#2
cped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 50	BTTT __________________ Chad

02-11-2003, 01:07 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	You know it is the frame and not a control arm that is bent? Have you crawled underneath to see if you can tell what is bent and where? If it is your frame then I would guess it will be a fistfull of cash to fix. If your wheel is sitting back that far you should be able to see the damage on the frame or the crossmembers... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-11-2003, 06:57 PM	#4
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I had my frame straightened when I first bought my truck. It was $250 well spent. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-11-2003, 07:20 PM	#5
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	I hit a stump in my 2wd one time and it pushed the lower a arm back a couple inches. I loosened the 2 u bolts that hold the a arm in place and hammered it foreward. Fixed!! My k-5 blazer had a bent frame when i got it. I chained it between 3 trees and come-a-longed it out. Fixed!! Randy __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

02-11-2003, 07:27 PM	#6
Rptsmngr1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	frame straight? you may want to try this method of checking your frame.on the opposite side or the good side select measuring points from the frame to the end of the control arms.measure both upper and lower control arms in the exact same locations.then measure the other side,compare measurements.this will tell you where the problem is,whether it's in your suspension or the frame itself.if you can try to collapse the coil spring on the bad side to relieve tension on the suspension.see if you can (wiggle) the wheel front to rear.this way you can see any extreme wear on the suspension components.other than obvious damage to your frame,you will have to take measurements to see if your frame has went "diamond".a good body man can help you out there.good luck!

02-11-2003, 07:55 PM	#7
cped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 50	Thanks all for the suggestions. __________________ Chad

02-12-2003, 12:07 AM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	This is a bent frame! I am talking to a shop in the Seattle area about straightening these rails. Hey, it's a SWB 4X4 and I have the title & vin...if I can just get these things right... Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

02-12-2003, 12:18 AM	#9
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	nu uh quit lien that ain't a bent frame, haha, jk kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

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