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Home frame straightening?
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howdiy said:
Your point? Its the only correct way to do it...Youve been told already your not going to get band aid fixes here, its to irresponsible of us to tell you to do something that could injure you or someone else cause your being cheap
It's not really putting anyone in danger because it's not driven on the street. It doesn't even have a tag or insurance right now. I think a band-aid fix is fine for something strictly offroad. I can't really see me injuring anyone out there and I'm not going to loose control on a big hill or anything. Hills don't exist here.
MrArmyAnt
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Then quit asking. Do you obviously havent sraightened a frame or seen one fixed? Are you a bodyshop? Then no you can't do it at home.
howdiy said:
Please don't try this idea. It was posted as a WTF idea. This can cause serious damage to the truck and you or anyone else that is standing around watching the telethon.
There are specific methods and techniques to straighten a frame that make it safe and reliable. The 1/3 cost of the truck, your right, that's some cash. You could always look for a truck that is being parted out and take the frame. That is a LOT of work, but it will be safe.
Don't take short cuts. Either pony up and have it done right or start with a new truck.
1978Blazerk5
1/2 ton status
dude,Spend some money and do it right,or dont do anything at all.
Even though your not going to listen to anyone on this site.
Your going to probaly do it your way and mess up your truck.if it drives fine dont worry about it espicaly if its a stricly offroad truck as you said.
Even though your not going to listen to anyone on this site.
Your going to probaly do it your way and mess up your truck.if it drives fine dont worry about it espicaly if its a stricly offroad truck as you said.
uao85
1/2 ton status
Since you dont want to fix it, I would suggest going to a junk yard and picking up a good frame for cheap, you could pb get one for $100 if you look around, or find somebody on here or pirate parting out there truck. Like it was mentioned, its alot of work, but can be reliable and safe.
Remington
Remington
1-tonmudder
1/2 ton status
Yeah,believe it or not it wasnt me.So it landed on you....errr him huh?
Bought it dirt cheap after that.
howdiy said:Is it possible to tug on one frame rail to straighten it?
As in, tie one side to a tree and get a little speed
This is my final attempt to fix it
Just post your veiws
I'll try to not individually adress each comment
Before you get going I know I need fake beadlocks, a PVC roll cage, and fake mud.
Sounds like a GREAT idea, I worked in a body and frame shop for years...
At all the places I've worked at had big tree's in the back yard..
We'd do all our frame work with a 3 ton comalong and some dog chain.
I'd have at it!!!
Listen No0b!howdiy said:
You need to learn a few things,
1.- You need to shut up and listen.
2.- I would wheel around you if you broke on the trail.
3.- You still need a tag to wheel off road.
4.- You can hurt plenty of people on the trail by telling them your rig is safe instead of--- Get out the way my POS might kill us all!!
Tie it to a tree with a small rope. Point the truck toward a cliff. Accelerate hard. Try not being an asshat the first 50 times people try to give you constructive advice.
cbbr said:
my new avatardremu said:
twoslo4five0 said:
Glad to be of service
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redbeast24740
1/2 ton status
I have used another truck to straighten a fram before. But that was when i was 17. I wouldnt do it now. We used a chain and guess what. It BRoKe. but we got it pulled. But again i wouldnt do it. it's dangerous..
