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Old 07-16-2013, 10:33 PM   #1
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Bent frame?

I started to tear apart my truck for a suspension upgrade this last weekend and notice a funny bend in the driver side frame.
Its in front of the auto trans crossmember only on the driver side. The normal frame "bends" can be seen to the back of the crossmember.
Let me know what you guys thing... Don't see anything else like it anywhere else on the frame.
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Old 07-17-2013, 12:15 AM   #2
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Re: Bent frame?

Those are normal and made at the factory. Dont sweat it.
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Old 07-22-2013, 11:33 PM   #3
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Re: Bent frame?

Ok sorry... I have searched quite a bit and can't find much... I have the bed off now... measuring from the floor the passenger rail is a little less than a half inch higher than the driver... also measuring from the passenger rear to the front driver bed mount hole is a half inch shorter than the driver rear frame rail to the front passenger bed mount hole. Thoughts? I realize these were built 40 years ago and things weren't computer controlled also sagging suspension could cause my height difference. Just wanting to make sure I don't need to be concerned as I am starting a frame off resto.
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Old 07-23-2013, 07:04 AM   #4
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Re: Bent frame?

Mine is the same
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Old 07-23-2013, 08:38 AM   #5
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Re: Bent frame?

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Those are normal and made at the factory. Dont sweat it.
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Mine is the same
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Ok... thanks for the reply... just really wasn't sure what +/- variance was considered acceptable...
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Old 07-23-2013, 04:17 PM   #6
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Re: Bent frame?

Frames bent trucks totaled. Ill come get it for you. Hell ill give ypu my truck in exchange jk. I like your paint job!
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Old 07-24-2013, 10:50 AM   #7
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Frames bent trucks totaled. Ill come get it for you. Hell ill give ypu my truck in exchange jk. I like your paint job!
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I am sure you would...
Thanks... It was really nice about 15 yrs ago... Its a little rough now... but you still get the basic idea... I plan to redo it eventually but that is the last thing on my list...
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