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I need a frame

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoma1995, Sep 29, 2013.

  1. Sep 29, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    Tacoma1995

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    I ran it in a ditch and bent the frame on it. The truck continues to pull to the right, even after an alignment.

    where is a good place to look?
     
  2. Sep 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    junk yard?
     
  3. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    Can you get the frame straightened? It's not the same as an alignment.
     
  4. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    grande ditch no bueno

    truck.jpg
     
  5. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    Should be able to get it fixed without the expense of a frame swap. Unless you're frame is a rust bucket.
     
  6. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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    I did have it taken to a frame shop and he said he got it 1/2 inch or better.

    the bed also does not line up square with the cab..
     
  7. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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    I have looked here locally
     
  8. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    as far as rust its in great condition
     
  9. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    I would take it back to the frame shop and see if they can get it better. Would be a shame to loose a good frame.
     
  10. Sep 29, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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    Take it to a different frame shop and get another opinion. Or see if they can compensate the alignment for the pull. Not sure if that's something people do.
     
  11. Sep 29, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    I was thinkin about compensate the pull. but I didn't want my tires to wear weird
     
  12. Sep 30, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    If it's aligned straight it will wear tires fine. Mine is still all fucky from hitting a guard rail but
    I got the alignment in spec and the tires are wearing even.
     
  13. Sep 30, 2013 at 8:51 AM
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    The bed can be adjusted, may have slipped with the dive into the ditch, I had to realign mine, just loosen the six bolts and walla, things will look better....a good frame shop should be able to get your frame to almost spot on...
     
  14. Sep 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    Thanks guys! I'll see what I can do!
     

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