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.
bent frame
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ask your insurance
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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.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
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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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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