Possible frame damage.

[Cshenker1121]

Okay guys. Looking for input. Mainly Chevy c10 owners. On my rear frame rails right where my bumper would mount to the frame. The passenger side is up about 3/16 of an inch. Is there a way to fix this @ a frame shop if anyone has knowledge on this? I know they can pull crushed in frame rails out but mine is raised I guess. Or is this super common on older Chevy trucks? My only worry is I put a complete hotchkis tvs kit on the truck (it will not be driving for another 6 months) and don't want any handling issues to occur once.

Thanks guys.

[racin66coupe]

Not a c10 owner, but a good body shop should be able to straighten that right up for you should it need it. Pulling a frame down isn't hard at all. They can simply hook up a measuring system to it and they can tell you exactly how good or bad it is.

[dirty rick]

What year C10? Many I have seen have frames the resemble wet noodles.
Possibly you have an existing suspension issue?

[Cshenker1121]

What year C10? Many I have seen have frames the resemble wet noodles.
Possibly you have an existing suspension issue?
Eveyrhing on the suspension is brand new. And I can see its a frame issue. It sat this way when I drove it years and years ago.

[Cshenker1121]

And its a 72'

[scoots71]

And its a 72'

What did you end up doing with your frame

[drummerdad]

Not a C10 owner, but when I was measuring the D100 frame for reference points, 3/16" wasnt uncommon. The frame rails are also twisted along its length and at the ends. If your worried, call a shop, they might pull it. I would think as long as the suspension is straight and square, and the body sits well, 3/16" isnt a worry. But, Im by no means an expert.