Frame Bent Above Front Spring Hanger

[Gunny65]

I noticed a problem when I removed my front bumper the other day. Here are some pics.

How do I straighten the frame....if even necessary?

Notice the rivets are popped on the spring hanger and the frame cross member. Only one rivet for each piece is broke but I am not sure what to do. I would think clearing the hole and using bolt/nut would work but the bend puts new stress in there. suggestions?

I am putting 52s up front. Not sure if it makes any difference if the bend stays or not. Notice the Shims between the body mount and body.

 

[JDNobodi]

Remove everything and straighten the frame with a crescent wrench. It be ugly though.

 

[cybrfire]

Remove everything and straighten the frame with a crescent wrench. It be ugly though.

x2.

 

[sweetk30]

could tell its had a hard it before. look at the leafs. slight ( s ) shaped bend in the leafs. not a even smoth slope. that stock negitive arch leafs do.

 

[MJB774X]

cut the body mount and hangar off......straighten the frame and put some diy4x b52 brackets back on.. problem solved

 

[Gunny65]

Thanks for the replies. I was planning on putting 52s on the front anyway so the mount has to come off. I will try to clear the frame crossmember rivet and bolt it. Hopefully I have a big enough crescent wrench...or something similar.

 

[sweetk30]

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=121

 

[cybrfire]

could tell its had a hard it before. look at the leafs. slight ( s ) shaped bend in the leafs. not a even smoth slope. that stock negitive arch leafs do.

I missed the "S" shape in the leaves. Definitely there though.

 

[kicker30]

I'm sure this repair has already been done but for future reference for others, a large pipe wrench (or a medium size if you are a large person) works well, I think better than a crescent wrench.