Opinions on my front end repair, bumper mount help.
#12
02-16-2010 | 11:46 PM
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That is the best image I have right now of where the frame is bent. You can see the fram poking out to the left of the radiator support. Where the bumper mounts is bent, but with the bumper and the mounts there you can't see it. The bent frame affects the way the lower radiator support mounts, but with that little bracket on it there isn't even the slightest hint of a problem.
Before the accident the truck pulled to the right, it's been a long time since the tires were aligned, now it pulls less. The frame isn't bent anywhere near where the front suspension parts connect, its just the very front right corner.
#14
02-17-2010 | 02:28 AM
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From: niceville florida
aight heres a story for ya, ill make it short
one day offroading in the infamous "val-p mud hole" as we call it. a 50 yard long tiny trail towards a creek, dead end.
anyway, peer pressure made me go through it. i got a little buck to my truck so its pretty naughty sometimes playin in the mud. (in other words, it gets the job done).
there was ONE certain spot on the trail that EVERYONE had to avoid. a tiny gigantic pot hole sort-a-speak, that was on the left side. everyone said go towards the right.
so i make it down the trail, got a new paint job, browish ooz. truck was lookin good. now time for the ride back...
you can probly guess.. i forget about that "pot hole"...
i was stuck for about 2-3 hours.. had to call a buddys ol-78 chevy big block on 47's, (no one else left with a dodge
..)
anyway, eventually and bad enough, had to pull the metal chains out the bed tool box. double linked it, hooked to both parallels on the frame, tightened it up, starting pulling. no luck. no traction. started yankin.. some progress.
then after about 6-7 yanks.... BAM!! bumper, crossmember literally tore in half. (how? dont ask..)
got to fixen it, bumper has been crooked/slanted ever since. got that same gap that u cant fit fishin line through too budd.. i just live with it though. lol
figured id share my 2 cents with u, im in the same sinking boat so dont worry
can you swim? lol
one day offroading in the infamous "val-p mud hole" as we call it. a 50 yard long tiny trail towards a creek, dead end.
anyway, peer pressure made me go through it. i got a little buck to my truck so its pretty naughty sometimes playin in the mud. (in other words, it gets the job done).
there was ONE certain spot on the trail that EVERYONE had to avoid. a tiny gigantic pot hole sort-a-speak, that was on the left side. everyone said go towards the right.
so i make it down the trail, got a new paint job, browish ooz. truck was lookin good. now time for the ride back...
you can probly guess.. i forget about that "pot hole"...
i was stuck for about 2-3 hours.. had to call a buddys ol-78 chevy big block on 47's, (no one else left with a dodge
..) anyway, eventually and bad enough, had to pull the metal chains out the bed tool box. double linked it, hooked to both parallels on the frame, tightened it up, starting pulling. no luck. no traction. started yankin.. some progress.
then after about 6-7 yanks.... BAM!! bumper, crossmember literally tore in half. (how? dont ask..)
got to fixen it, bumper has been crooked/slanted ever since. got that same gap that u cant fit fishin line through too budd.. i just live with it though. lol
figured id share my 2 cents with u, im in the same sinking boat so dont worry
can you swim? lol