The front section of my frame where the bumper goes is bent on the passenger side only. I know this is bad, but how bad? It bent ~3" out on the passenger side when measured from the end. Is this an easy fix for a frame shop?
Frame bent a little...
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The front frame rail also is the anchor for the front springs. You want to get everything lined up the best you can. A frame shop shouldn't have any problem. I would box in the frame rails (both sides) if it not already done. If it is, then cut the plate off the passenger side, straighten the rail and then weld on a new plate.
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Thats what I was thinking I should have done in the first place. Boxing it would have been a smart idea. Thanks!
No sweat for a frame shop. The frame is unboxed on the PS for a reason. it allows the PS to twist against the ft crossmember. Box it in and no more twist and cracked frame. Why add weight and complication to an area that is just fine as is? had the frame been boxed not only would the frame rail have been bent but a good chance the crossmember would be ripped or bent also.
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Boxing in the frame doesn't add much weight (maybe a pound or two). If you have an already weakened frame rail do to an accident and now restraightening it, boxing it will help get back to the orginal strength. Remember the front spring mount up there!
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