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Offline JaredD

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Frame rail wavy
« on: November 14, 2021, 02:40:07 PM »
The left side of my truck frame is wavy on the bottom side but appears to be solid without any cracks - would you guys try to flatten it out or leave it?  I was considering using a large vice and some heat to straighten it out, but I'm considering leaving it as I'm thinking cosmetic rather than structural.  Thoughts?
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Frame rail wavy
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2021, 04:26:20 PM »
I don't think it will compromise the structural strength in any meaningful way. I would let it go, when you have it all back together no one will know.
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Offline Rich84

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Re: Frame rail wavy
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2021, 08:57:22 AM »
If you are talking about the lower part of the frame, it was made like that to make room for the humongous catalytic converter.
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