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I have a 68 ranger f100 shortbed bump. How can i figure out if my frame isbent. It is dropped but the guyused dropped I beams. Mini tub in the rear. I figure it might partially be cab mounts BUT shimed thecab and had to shim the bed up like 1". The bed shouldnt have to be shimmed. Cant find a frame place around Buffalo,ny that does old vehicles. Any guesses? Thanks guys!!!
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It's difficult to verify with the cab on the frame but the shadetree method is to drpp string lines from frame points and measure diagonally. Each cross measurements should be less than 1/4-inch.
You can make string lines with fishing line and a small weight at the end to keep it taut. Tape them to the cab mounts, shock mounts, and other points that are replicated on each frame rail and start measuring.
You can make string lines with fishing line and a small weight at the end to keep it taut. Tape them to the cab mounts, shock mounts, and other points that are replicated on each frame rail and start measuring.
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