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Frame Damage Spec Sheet HELP

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SelenaTheTaco, Dec 2, 2022.

  1. Dec 2, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    SelenaTheTaco

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    My 2018 Tacoma was rear ended and the car went halfway under my truck, making me concerned about the frame, etc.

    These are the numbers they sent me from Toyota regarding the frame measurements.

    Is this normal? What is this showing?

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  2. Dec 2, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    I have no idea, sorry.
    it is interesting insight though, I have never seen how this was done.
    I wonder if those values in blue and yellow are anomalies and if they are in inches or millimeters, or what?

    sorry for your troubles and sorry I am not much help, just here to learn. More than likely your insurance adjuster or auto collision center will tell you if it needs a new frame.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2022 at 7:15 AM
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    I don't know how to read that, but based on personal experience, if you were rear-ended with even moderate force, than you've sustained frame damage. If you've sustained frame damage you truck will require a frame replacement since Toyota doesn't recognize frame repairs on Tacomas, but... your chances of getting a frame are slightly less than zero, so in all likelihood, your truck will be a write off. When I was hit, the bodyshop was told that a new frame was a minimum of 12-14 months out, IF they could even get one....
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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    Left rear horn is slightly out of spec, I know toyota says not to repair, but this in my book would be 100% repair and go on my way. Using a frame rack they can pull that section back into spec and be good to go.
    If there are no kinks or buckles in the frame then your not going to die the next time someone rear ends you.
     
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  5. Dec 2, 2022 at 8:27 AM
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    Thanks for the feedback. What is this sheet called that we are looking at? Is this an appropriate test to check the frame? I want to be sure the Toyota body shop is doing my truck justice.
     
  6. Dec 2, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    Its just a frame alignment rack print out. Its just like a wheel alignment print out. The put little laser sensors on key parts of the frame and the computer measures everything.
    The yellow ones should be ignored, but blue one is the only out of spec, but not by much.

    There is enough adjustment in the bumper itself that everything would line up even without frame pulling.
     

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