bent frame

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 4noReason, Mar 16, 2021.

  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    if my frame gets bent. which it did. the tire is touching shocks. so u get idea. not accident. but my frame caught on my chassis as i turned. n i couldnt move. somehow it bent frame. will my insurance. cover it. i owe 40k on truck. glider 2016. just had overhaul. i need it fixed. 100% no getting rid of it.
     
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  3. woolybully35us

    woolybully35us Medium Load Member

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  4. Don379

    Don379 Heavy Load Member

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    yeah how would anyone know if your insurance policy cover it. Call your agent. Let him handle that
     
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    6cuda6 Light Load Member

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    Yes call your insurance, verify your deductible and don't forget to ask them what happens if you make a personal claim on your policy [non accident].
     
  6. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I had that happen. I just undid the rear cross members, used a floor jack to even things out. Then tightened up the bolts.
    In my case the frame itself wasn’t bent. Just the cross members moved where bolted to the frame.
     
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  7. MTN Boomer

    MTN Boomer Road Train Member

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    Shops that do frame work, like adding an axel or stretching the frame could give you information about cost
     
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    baha Road Train Member

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    Before you call the Insurance. co go to a frame shop and get a est. It may not be much more than the part you will be paying them than paying Insurance. co.?
     
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  9. Michael 247

    Michael 247 Heavy Load Member

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    Do you have a picture ?
     
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    Best case scenario, it can be straightened.

    Worst case Ontario they can replace the frame rail. It can usually be done without tearing the truck apart.

     
  11. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    how cool
     
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