bent frame

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  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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    yeah how would anyone know if your insurance policy cover it. Call your agent. Let him handle that
     
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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].
     
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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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    Shops that do frame work, like adding an axel or stretching the frame could give you information about cost
     
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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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    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.

     
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    how cool
     
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