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Qknf4u69 · 08-19-2019, 02:41 PM

rjs53 did you ever find a solution?

I have/had the same issue as rjs53. My frame was from a 1970 3/4 ton donor truck, I had no history of this truck, the owner was parting out the frame after using the body panels for his truck.

I recently got my truck to a rolling chassis and was mocking up the cab and front fenders when I noticed some serious alignment problems. I'd say my wheels looked like they needed to be 7/8" (1-3/4" side to side measurement) moved to the driver side to get them equally under the fenders. The cab was moved towards the passenger side as far as possible without grinding a larger hole.

I recently had my frame straightened, although now it better, I still need 1/4" (1/2" side to side measurement) more to make it perfect. Is this acceptable?

Are we the only truck frames to be this bad? Anyone with some similar problems, any input?

08-19-2019, 02:41 PM	#15
Qknf4u69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 43	Re: Maybe bent frame rjs53 did you ever find a solution? I have/had the same issue as rjs53. My frame was from a 1970 3/4 ton donor truck, I had no history of this truck, the owner was parting out the frame after using the body panels for his truck. I recently got my truck to a rolling chassis and was mocking up the cab and front fenders when I noticed some serious alignment problems. I'd say my wheels looked like they needed to be 7/8" (1-3/4" side to side measurement) moved to the driver side to get them equally under the fenders. The cab was moved towards the passenger side as far as possible without grinding a larger hole. I recently had my frame straightened, although now it better, I still need 1/4" (1/2" side to side measurement) more to make it perfect. Is this acceptable? Are we the only truck frames to be this bad? Anyone with some similar problems, any input?