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Frame repair cost question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1stgen4life, Jan 22, 2017.

  1. Jan 22, 2017 at 5:25 AM
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    1stgen4life

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    Hey there hoping someone can give me a rough idea of what frame repair costs would look like for minor front bend and cross-member tear. Been driving straight for thousands of miles like this but with wheels fully turned to drivers side it rubs for a second on big bumps or parking hills. One of tree previous owners bumped a tree at low speed.

    I searched some other threads but obviously the damage is always somewhat different.

    Strictly frame. No cosmetic fixes, I do not care about the front fender damage. I might replace that down the road myself. I was thinking like $700-900? Let me know if my numbers are way off. Thanks. Pictures below.

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  2. Jan 22, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    You might be a little high with your estimate but I'm no expert. I would say someone could straighten it for about $500.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2017 at 5:48 AM
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    Around here 2-300 for that little bit
     
  4. Jan 22, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    That is very good news. Other than that little bit it is a beautiful AZ frame. Totally budgeted for more when i picked it up like that. I have never owned a vehicle with a frame before so didn't know too much about repair cost on one.

    Yay, more $ to put into other things... like control arms and a lift.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    Nice find man. How long ago you pick it up and how much? If you don't mind sharing, I know some consider that private, so it's cool if it's private for you. Keep us posted when you have the frame straightening done.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 1:45 PM
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    No worries. I got it for $2300 from someone who was looking to upsize and didnt want to put any more into it. Its got other things wrong like no AC and a beatup bed and seats. Paint is surprisingly good minus some baby dents here and there.

    Iv been checking craigslist now and then for cheap fender and a decent metal bumper as well as UCAs and such.
     

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