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Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 11:23 AM

So this is the fwd most part of my frame on a truck a purchased awhile back. I'm thinking this isn't supposed to be like this. I don't see any cracks and the truck drives straight with no pulling either way side to side. Can this be repaired if it's not normal?? Thx

**Grumpy old man** · 04-21-2018, 11:33 AM

That took one hard hit , If it's not affecting you steering drive it until you can find a replacement .Take a good look at the mounting bolts to see if they may be bent .

Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

That took one hard hit , If it's not affecting you steering drive it until you can find a replacement .Take a good look at the mounting bolts to see if they may be bent .

Thank you, I figured as much. Am I going to have to replace the frame or can just that part be replaced??

**Grumpy old man** · 04-21-2018, 11:41 AM

Just replace the cross member ,while your at it rebuild the front suspension , what state are you in ?

**Boog** · 04-21-2018, 12:04 PM

If the drag link isn’t rubbing that bent area and there are no apparent cracks or sheared bolts i’d run it as is. That is if you aren’t intending to do a complete restoration. For a driver it should be just fine.

BCOWANWHEELS · 04-21-2018, 12:18 PM

Run it

davepl · 04-21-2018, 12:28 PM

I can't imagine that hit. Are there bite marks on the steering wheel?

Barnfind46 · 04-21-2018, 12:58 PM

If it drives strait and there is no accelerated tire wear you are probably good. The cross member is not too bad to change.If you are real concerned with it,get a body shop to X it out to see if the frame is square. This is where thwy measure from two common points with a tram gauge. Shouldn't cost much.

Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Just replace the cross member ,while your at it rebuild the front suspension , what state are you in ?

I'm in South Texas.

Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

If the drag link isn’t rubbing that bent area and there are no apparent cracks or sheared bolts i’d run it as is. That is if you aren’t intending to do a complete restoration. For a driver it should be just fine.

I will double check it, but it doesn't look like it

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Originally Posted by davepl

I can't imagine that hit. Are there bite marks on the steering wheel?

Maybe that's why there's an after market wheel on it. Lol

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

If it drives strait and there is no accelerated tire wear you are probably good. The cross member is not too bad to change.If you are real concerned with it,get a body shop to X it out to see if the frame is square. This is where thwy measure from two common points with a tram gauge. Shouldn't cost much.

The old tires I took off didn't seem to have any unusual wear pattern. Thanks for the info on the frame measurements. I'll to see if there's a body shop in this town that could possibly do it.

Artofdeath · 04-21-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff's72C10*

I'm in South Texas.

lol, I imagine it went something like this...

Hold my beer and watch this! Yee Hawwww!

I love Texas, wish I lived there instead of the cold north!

toolboxchev · 04-21-2018, 02:47 PM

That was a very a hard hit. Most likely saved your entire bottom end, one of the reasons I still drive mine with the hazards out there today.

Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Artofdeath

lol, I imagine it went something like this...

Hold my beer and watch this! Yee Hawwww!

I love Texas, wish I lived there instead of the cold north!

That wouldn't surprise me at all. Lol

I grew up outside of Chicago. Probably the reason when I retired from the military I decided somewhere warm was a much better option.

bill3rail · 04-21-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Are there bite marks on the steering wheel?

Doh! That Freaking Hurt!

Jeff's72C10* · 04-21-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Doh! That Freaking Hurt!

Funny thing is I had a title search done and it shows no accidents or salvage titles. I've had the truck only a couple months

138k miles according to the vehicle history

04-21-2018, 11:23 AM	#1
Jeff's72C10* Active Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Del Rio Posts: 166	Guys, need some help So this is the fwd most part of my frame on a truck a purchased awhile back. I'm thinking this isn't supposed to be like this. I don't see any cracks and the truck drives straight with no pulling either way side to side. Can this be repaired if it's not normal?? Thx Attached Images __________________ Previous C10's 69 SB CST - sold 72 Cheyenne Super LB - sold

04-21-2018, 11:33 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Guys, need some help That took one hard hit , If it's not affecting you steering drive it until you can find a replacement .Take a good look at the mounting bolts to see if they may be bent .

04-21-2018, 11:41 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Guys, need some help Just replace the cross member ,while your at it rebuild the front suspension , what state are you in ?

04-21-2018, 12:04 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Guys, need some help If the drag link isn’t rubbing that bent area and there are no apparent cracks or sheared bolts i’d run it as is. That is if you aren’t intending to do a complete restoration. For a driver it should be just fine. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-21-2018, 12:18 PM	#6
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Guys, need some help Run it __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

04-21-2018, 12:28 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Guys, need some help I can't imagine that hit. Are there bite marks on the steering wheel? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-21-2018, 12:58 PM	#8
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Guys, need some help If it drives strait and there is no accelerated tire wear you are probably good. The cross member is not too bad to change.If you are real concerned with it,get a body shop to X it out to see if the frame is square. This is where thwy measure from two common points with a tram gauge. Shouldn't cost much. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

04-21-2018, 02:47 PM	#12
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Guys, need some help That was a very a hard hit. Most likely saved your entire bottom end, one of the reasons I still drive mine with the hazards out there today.



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