Car Question about frame damage

shaggy · 11-18-2008, 06:25 PM

could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

11-19-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggy

could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

Good post, these are my exact cost.

MTB996 · 11-19-2008, 01:35 AM

Definitely have it looked at by a good shop. You want to make sure the damage does not effect the structure of the vehicle if you are ever in another accident. Many times these minor issues will appear fine, but will significantly reduce the structural integrity of the car if another serious crash happens - that is why I would vote to have it totaled if the frame is bent.

Also, good point mentioned on the salvage title, may make it un-sellable in the future if you ever go down that road.

Good luck with whatever your decision.

68TriShield · 11-19-2008, 05:51 AM

Don't go with one estimate,get 2 or 3 and see what they come up with regarding the frame.

11-18-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
shaggy just pokin around..... Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 505 Trading: (4)	Re: Car Question about frame damage could be bent before the front suspension. that would be unnoticable if u were driving it but would show up when you went to fix it with panel alignment and such. if the front horn is bent and you can get the panels and bumper to line up then it should be good to go. i am not sure but some of the frames are now 'hydroformed' and cannot be straightened or repaired any more. tread carefully.

11-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#3
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Car Question about frame damage Definitely have it looked at by a good shop. You want to make sure the damage does not effect the structure of the vehicle if you are ever in another accident. Many times these minor issues will appear fine, but will significantly reduce the structural integrity of the car if another serious crash happens - that is why I would vote to have it totaled if the frame is bent. Also, good point mentioned on the salvage title, may make it un-sellable in the future if you ever go down that road. Good luck with whatever your decision.

11-19-2008, 05:51 AM	#4
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Car Question about frame damage Don't go with one estimate,get 2 or 3 and see what they come up with regarding the frame.