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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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So my frame on my truck on the passenger side by the front tire, I think its a suspension bar. Anyways its completely rusted and has detached it self from my truck. Can I buy a new part for right there or so I have to go to a frame shop and have them re do it? Please help.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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picture would help greatly.
Not sure what piece your talking about. If it is a control arm or something that bolts in just go get the part and replace it. If it one of the mounts or the subframe itself thats a different story. They would require welding and possibly fabrication. If your not comfortable doing it or don't have the tools then take it to a shop. No sense in putting your life in danger.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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I would recommend having a certified shop do the work. If something fails, and you did the work. you could be in a lot of trouble if somebody got hurt.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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I will post a picture in a moment. Hope this helps. I got ppl in my family that have welded for 40+ years. Just wondering if I could the parts and have them weld. Brb
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Heres some pictures.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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DO NOT DRIVE IT LIKE THAT. I would look for another vehicle, it would cost less money in the long run.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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I know I shouldn't drive it. But unfortunately its the only vehicle I have. I can't get a new one. Life is real hard for me. I'm hoping my family can just cut the bad out and put new in. I knew it was a bad idea to get an older car. Need a break.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Only1MJ
I know I shouldn't drive it. But unfortunately its the only vehicle I have. I can't get a new one. Life is real hard for me. I'm hoping my family can just cut the bad out and put new in. I knew it was a bad idea to get an older car. Need a break.
Its not a bad idea to get an older car. It's a bad idea to get a RUSTED car. We could also argue semantics over the fact that its a Jeep and not a car but I'll leave that alone. That's going to take some serious welding work to repair. Might be time to scrap/sell it and find a new beater.
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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Ha if it was only that easy. I know its a jeep not a car lol. But its ok. Going to frame shop in the morning
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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how long have you owned the jeep?
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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Since march 9th of this year. It was bought for me after I got into a huge accident. My dad wanted me in something bigger and better than a Chevy aveo. So there's the jeep
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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I live in the rust belt also. Trust me thats not the worst that I have fixed. Not that hard. A few hours. I just wonder what the other side looks like. Make sure you check it! Right now your looking at at short piece of sub frame and a new lca bracket
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:40 AM
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The other side looks great. Just this side. Should b fixed wed.
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