I'm in the process of replacing the front clip on my 2001 1500 quad cab 5spd, so I just thought I'd post some pictures.... enjoy

btw... I did the 14x3 filter on my truck... kicks ***


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and here's more pics... since i'm dodgeforum illiterate.... and couldn't get them in the first post.

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more pics

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Forgot to mention... the frame was bent, I took it to a body shop and had it pulled. Then I took it to an alignment shop. Also the ac still is ice cold, the condesor had a nick in it but I guess it's leak free. Right now the only thing that isn't working is the horn, I tested it and I'm missing a ground wire somewhere... but who needs a horn with a 40 series.

As far as the front bumper goes.... the one that came with the new front end is twisted, I found a ranch hand full bumper replacement at a junkyard for 200. The grille guard pieces are bent but can be straightened. I really need some front end protection since it's had 3 front end accidents so far... this one is the only one that was my fault, and it was declared a total loss. I had full coverage so I took my insurance check minus the value of my truck according to them ($1000) and paid the loan off. Total cst before a bumper and paint to repair the truck was less than $500 (front clip from craigslist).

 

can't go wrong with that. You did a fine job.

 

Thanks... my truck is less and less depressing every day

 

Well theres your problem lol

 

lol... you should've seen the other guy

 

Glad to see that you got that Dodge straightened out. Congratulations on a job well done. Looks straight and the front end is looking sharp.

Did you participate in pulling the frame? Were your control arms knocked out of place or anything? I got some frame issues on my truck that I need to attend to and I'm looking for tips...

I went through a ditch, hit a rock, and almost rolled my truck a while back and I gotta fix the way my lower control arm is sitting on driver side that went over the rock. Thank God for being with me on that night. Could've been the end for me. Camber and caster have been maxed out to correct my alignment but driver side wheel is still sitting about 1/2" to an 1" further back then the passenger side. Anything?

Edit: I have a tough time spelling Congratulations sometimes when I don't proofread. Spelled it with a D instead of a T.

 

I wasn't there when the frame was pulled but I'm pretty sure they didn't touch the control arms... It was the two frame rails that run the length of the truck. I didn't think the frame was too bad off until I got the front end apart.. the whole thing was pushed to the driver side by about an inch and a half. If I were you I would just get a quote from a good body shop (or two)... it's a big frame and you need lots of anchor points and experience to do a really good job on it. I paid 304 dollars for the frame pull... and they didn't charge me for a quote b/c I had the whole front end off already and they could see everything without putting it on a lift.

So that's my advice hope it helps...