I was in an accident, and I pushed the frame 3 inches to the left. But by using some know-how, me and my neighbor got the frame less than an inch off. Right now, the driver side part of the frame is just pushed to the left, and the passenger's is too, but it's also pushed up. I don't want to spend all the money to have it straightened at a shop, so is there a way I can do it myself? If you have experience...please help me! And be serious!
Thanks.
2007-12-04 12:51:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Been there, done that...and it was a hell of a job.Dangerous, too. However, it is possible. Use heavy chains and a good hydraulic jack. Make sure you strip everything off that part of the car before you start - including the engine, since it will make it much harder to bend the frame rails. Then heat the frame at the bend points to make the metal softer.
Be VERY careful - the forces needed to bend the frame back are huge, and you could be badly injured or even killed if a chain slips or a bolt shears off. I understand being short on money, but this is one job I'll never try again at home!
Good luck!
2007-12-04 13:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-05 00:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by corti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 11:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the insurance company is offering to fix it, then yes, get the frame repaired. I don't know about your state, but there won't be a salvage title unless the insurance company deems the car a total loss. Without the frame damage repaired, the car will be unsafe and will wear out the tires quickly. There are many cars on the road today that have had frame damage repaired. As far as selling this car later, as long as the damage is repaired properly, like at a professional shop or dealer, you should tell the prospective buyer ab out the accident and what was repaired. If they won't buy it because of having the frame repaired, then hope the next buyer knows something about cars.
2016-03-20 05:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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First of all, the decision to total it or not is not up to you, it is up to the insurance company. Six grand in damage is not enough to total that car so you have no choice but to have it repaired. Your car has uni-body construction, meaning it does not have a full frame like cars used to. The frame rails are built into the body of the car and are layered for strength. They are very easy for a competent technician to change and changing it will not affect the handling of your car in any way. It is a very common repair these days. Anyone who tells you it will never drive the same has no idea what they are talking about. Only an uninformed person will have any stigma about a repaired frame on a newer car.
2016-04-05 07:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike,this may seem crude,but I do this often with nice results.Because at the point of impact the metal was hit with untold pounds of force for a fraction of a second,the damage can be repaired by doing the same in reverse.Connect a strong chain to the end of the frame rail and the other end to the rear of a truck with a frame hitch.Allow some slack in the chain then snap it by accelerating the truck.Do this at an angle opposite of the damage.Start gently then work up to a strong impact and be careful of the chain breaking loose.Leave the front reinforcement bar in place so that both rails bend back together as a unit.
2007-12-05 00:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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I was in an accident, and I pushed the frame 3 inches to the left. But by using some know-how, me and my neighbor got the frame less than an inch off. Right now, the driver side part of the frame is just pushed to the left, and the passenger's is too, but it's also pushed up. I don't...
2015-08-18 05:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ewart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only way to do it properly is in a frame shop where they can tie down the frame with chains to anchor points, heat up the metal with a torch and hydraulically bend or hammer it it back into shape. Bending it by yourself with a hydraulic jack is extremely dangerous if it lets loose.
Only suggestion I would have is to try heating it up with a Mapp gas or regular acetylene torch till it's red hot so it bends easier and try pounding it back into shape. Be careful to measure where the frame ends need to be so they line up correctly.
2007-12-04 13:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by paul h 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take it to the shop. You could easily do more damage that would only cost even more to repair. Unless you can get the frame perfect the body panels will never fit right.
2007-12-04 13:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by ugly joe 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am quite serious in saying there is no way you will ever get it right by doing it at home. You may get close, but it will forever have problems with alignment and handling. It is hard enough to get them right with professional equipment. I can't believe someone who is supposedly a mechanic suggesting using hydraulic jacks and a chain. Way bad idea.
2007-12-04 12:59:28 · answer #10 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋