Question on frame
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Question on frame
while under my truck today i noticed what looked like a crack and a busted out hole right where it appears a factory weld is stopped by a few body shops to see if they could look at it only to be told no due to liability
my son went to look at it but looked on other side to see the same time there i am starting to worry about this but was thinking it could be a crush point in frame.
its a 2000 excursion 2wd 7.3 the holes are right at the back side of the wheel wells at a bend in frame this is a 2 owner truck and has NEVER been hit any suggestions or help in where to find out about this would be great
my son went to look at it but looked on other side to see the same time there i am starting to worry about this but was thinking it could be a crush point in frame.
its a 2000 excursion 2wd 7.3 the holes are right at the back side of the wheel wells at a bend in frame this is a 2 owner truck and has NEVER been hit any suggestions or help in where to find out about this would be great
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I don't recall there being any factory welds on the frame, every thing is either bolted or riveted to the frame with the exception being the body mounts.
If you do have a cracked frame. Find a welding or fabrication shop and have them fish plate it. It will be stronger then stock.
Body shops are like dealerships nowadays and they only do things to factory spec, worthless for your needs.
If you do have a cracked frame. Find a welding or fabrication shop and have them fish plate it. It will be stronger then stock.
Body shops are like dealerships nowadays and they only do things to factory spec, worthless for your needs.
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Normal...If you talking just forward of the rear spring shackle on the front end. My 2000 has it also.
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well i believe i found some one who will run a weld on both sides to ease my mind i really love my X and dont want to have to look for something else taking another 600 mile trip in her in a week or so hope she holds up till then
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Being that the frame is made of high-tensile steel, one cannot simply "weld it up." It can be welded, but the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) must be pre-heated before striking an arc. The interpass temperature must also be below a certain temperature, too.
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