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Alignment issues after accident

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Vtscott, Jan 27, 2014.

  1. Jan 27, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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    Vtscott

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    I rear ended a f-250 and took the receiver right in the front end. My truck has been to two body shops and still doesn't drive quite right. The second one said they did a complete alignment. After the accident my truck was pulling to the right. After the "alignment" my truck
    Is pulling left. I asked for the measurements but I have not seen them yet.
    Just wondering if the damage could
    Have bent the frame or caused more than just cosmetic damage.

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  2. Jan 27, 2014 at 5:53 PM
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    Gerkyn

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    Looking at the way the reinforcement bent I would want the frame rails thoroughly inspected. Having a shop setup and measure on a frame machine would probably be a good idea.
    If they don't print out the measurements, they didn't do the work.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2014 at 1:43 AM
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    Jimmyh

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    What Beavis and Gerkyn said! You may have some frame damage and It may just be a matter of getting a Good Alignment done.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2014 at 6:51 AM
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    Vtscott

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    Update
    I have not had much time to look over my truck thoroughly. But I found this. The bracket on the frame that the aluminum bumper bolts to is bent. I looked at my buddy's truck and his is flat.
    I have my adjuster coming out to look at it tomorrow.
    I know I should have taken it to a more reputable shop but I went with one of the preferred providers.

    Anyone know of a good shop in central Vermont?

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