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Offline Jb77c10

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Bent frame?
« on: July 23, 2017, 12:13:36 AM »
So my 77 c10's driver side wheel is set a good 3 inches further in than the passenger side, I know it's been in a wreck by the p.o. thing is i can't find a bend in the frame, is there a correct way to measure at home, or could it be due to suspension components, the body looks straight overall, just dog tracks, any advice would be appreciated

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Offline roundhouse

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Re: Bent frame?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2017, 06:44:05 AM »
Could just be the body mounts

I'd take it to a auto body or frame shop that has some grey haired guys working there





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Re: Bent frame?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2017, 08:05:50 AM »
Have you tried loosening all of the body mounts and shifting the cab? Are the body mounts good? You can check the frame squareness using a tram gauge. You can make your own tram gauge as well if you suspect the frame is the issue.
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Offline Jb77c10

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Re: Bent frame?
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2017, 12:43:14 PM »
Right, that's my plan it just bugs the crap out of me, short on cash at the moment to have it looked at, I will inspect the body mounts

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Re: Bent frame?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2017, 07:42:50 AM »
keep in mind 3" difference is only 1.5" off (split between the two sides). but look at your bumper also, the gap on the sides between the bumper and fender.
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Offline Jb77c10

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Re: Bent frame?
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2017, 01:14:42 AM »
I will definitely check that out

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