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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Vavenby
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frame straightening
My truck is dog tracking and everything looks good so i thing my frame is bent a bit and i wont to get it straightened.
I am going to box in my frame and i heard even if done right it can warp slightly so should i box it then have it straightened or straighten it first?
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: washington
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Re: frame straightening
Box it first then straighten. Then check to make sure no welds gave way or anything. This is how I would do it. Another member with more knowledge than I may say different. But either way I think your frame should be straighter
Maybe go int the suspension and chassis section of the forum and ask. valuable knowlage there Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: frame straightening
I assume you are talking about the '85 4x4 in your signature: How do you know it's dog tracking? The front axle track width is slightly wider than the rear, giving a dog track appearance when following from behind.
Follow the truck and check down both sides before jumping to any conclusions. Then - before going to the frame shop - have the alignment checked at a shop that can give you the "rear axle thrust angle". See if that either confirms or denies your suspicions. After that - start down the path on how to fix it. My $.03 - K
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