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09-29-2024, 07:58 PM
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Need help identifying frame damage, severity, and repair
Okay guys, here I go!
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS Got ran into the median the other day and did a number on my front end.. Thank God I was already prepared on replacing suspension and had the parts handy.. My biggest concern is a crack in what I assume is the main frame? I really need help identifying the specific part of the frame that is cracked as I have no idea where to even begin my research. I'm an amateur DIY guy and purchased the vehicle as a project car as I navigate my way into the automotive industry. Elephant in the room *- ... I GET IT - just get another one and consider it totaled. I've been told enough as to why I shouldn't choose to go ahead and do the repairs so please... I'm in this for the love of cars, learning and challenging myself! I will list the damages from worst to least intimidating damages... Crack in or near front frame near sway bar bushing... Have no idea what the function or severity of this so at this point anything helps! Everything below I know how to do so if you could please just give me some feedback on the severity of the frame damage I would really appreciate it... 2. Radiator pushed in, hole in bottom, immediately leaked fluid 3.drivers side Strut snapped, coil stuck to tower won't come loose after both bolts removed, wd40, and pulling down as hard as I can to no avail... 4. Outer tie rod snapped off 5. Sway bar link snapped off Last edited by Dhallam4169; 09-30-2024 at 12:32 PM. |
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09-30-2024, 10:57 AM
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Re: Need help identifying frame damage, severity, and repair
A photo showing the front view might be helpful. That angled/lateral brace may not be as critical as the floor brace, and possibly could be repaired.
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09-30-2024, 12:26 PM
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Re: Need help identifying frame damage, severity, and repair
Sorry about that, attached is a picture of where the lower control arm seems to be unaligned with sway bar bushing (#1, #1ZOOM);as well as the other end of lower control arm where there seems to be a full separation in my frame (#2).. Would totally just get another -one if I hadn't just spent many thousands on engine, transmission, audio and more.
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10-01-2024, 12:33 PM
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Re: Need help identifying frame damage, severity, and repair
Obvious answer:
Take the vehicle to a competent body shop for an estimate.
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