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king-918 · 01-19-2013, 07:37 PM

I'm pretty sure that the frame is bent should I replace? Fix (beat on it) or not worry?
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**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Its really hard to tell from your pics, but that looks like the factory "dip" in thew frame.

king-918 · 01-19-2013, 08:17 PM

But only on one side?
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-19-2013, 08:21 PM

Yah all the trucks have it. My frame was bent once. I drove up the side of a train embankment and left it there for three days behind a shop. Took it back for an alignment and it was good lol.
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king-918 · 01-19-2013, 08:24 PM

Thanks I was starting to worry
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-19-2013, 08:38 PM

Wow, I have the same thing and thought mine was bent. Kind of a relief

. My frame did get bent around the crossmember area once though.

1980GMC · 01-19-2013, 11:14 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281521

I had the same question a few years ago, and was told it was to clear factory catalytic converters. So no, your frame is not bent.

wraprail · 01-20-2013, 10:29 AM

X2 Mine is "bent" in the same spot

Rich84 · 01-20-2013, 10:50 AM

What a relief....I was concerned about this as well...
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maxxxy · 01-20-2013, 02:33 PM

I had the same question! Since my truck is bagged, that was the lowest point on the truck, so I had to modify it. lol

king-918 · 01-20-2013, 03:06 PM

guess that goes to show "no stupid questions"

TwinTurbo · 01-20-2013, 04:56 PM

That's there to clear a huge cat con.

Project77 · 01-20-2013, 11:19 PM

yea i just bought a parts truck this summer for cheap i was going to junk the frame but hell after finding this out it will not be visiting the scrap pile

can you bend it or beat it back straight and be okay? just because its not very appealing to the eye when you look under the truck and see a bend in the frame

king-918 · 01-20-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Project77

yea i just bought a parts truck this summer for cheap i was going to junk the frame but hell after finding this out it will not be visiting the scrap pile

can you bend it or beat it back straight and be okay? just because its not very appealing to the eye when you look under the truck and see a bend in the frame

I would say leave it unless you going to lay frame. because once you do change it it will be a junk/ modified frame depending on you tries to buy it

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-20-2013, 11:29 PM

You may hav to notch it and weld a couple Tim's when bending it. But it will make the frame a bit stronger
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Goldfinger · 01-21-2013, 05:20 AM

If i remember correctly it was for the catalytic converter, It was factory formed.

TwinTurbo · 01-21-2013, 07:45 AM

identical bend, next to the exhaust on the left
heat shield for the cat con is still in place because it bolts in from the top and I don't want to jack up the cab to remove it....

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-21-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo

identical bend, next to the exhaust on the left
heat shield for the cat con is still in place because it bolts in from the top and I don't want to jack up the cab to remove it....

If you've got time you don't have to jack up the cab. I used an open end wrench and pulled out the 3 screw/bolts that hold it in place. I just used a big prybar to pry a up a little spot on the cab and I was able to get it out.

TwinTurbo · 01-21-2013, 09:29 PM

I certainly won't dent the floor

tnx for advice anyway

I'll use the shield to secure my speedo cable & VSS adapter

luifer76 · 01-21-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1980GMC

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281521

I had the same question a few years ago, and was told it was to clear factory catalytic converters. So no, your frame is not bent.

this is what i was told before too.....

Rich84 · 01-21-2013, 10:02 PM

I was lowering my truck when I noticed it. Battling a lean to the drivers side I thought maybe this had something to do with it. I was afraid to bring it up...lol.didnt know if I would want to hear the responses...
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Prerunner1982 · 01-22-2013, 12:00 AM

I was thinking the other day that I hadn't seen this question come up in awhile.

01-19-2013, 07:37 PM	#1
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	the frame bent? I'm pretty sure that the frame is bent should I replace? Fix (beat on it) or not worry? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

01-19-2013, 08:03 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: the frame bent? Its really hard to tell from your pics, but that looks like the factory "dip" in thew frame. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-19-2013, 08:17 PM	#3
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: the frame bent? But only on one side? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

01-19-2013, 08:21 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: the frame bent? Yah all the trucks have it. My frame was bent once. I drove up the side of a train embankment and left it there for three days behind a shop. Took it back for an alignment and it was good lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-19-2013, 08:24 PM	#5
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: the frame bent? Thanks I was starting to worry Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

01-19-2013, 08:38 PM	#6
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: the frame bent? Wow, I have the same thing and thought mine was bent. Kind of a relief . My frame did get bent around the crossmember area once though. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

01-19-2013, 11:14 PM	#7
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: the frame bent? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281521 I had the same question a few years ago, and was told it was to clear factory catalytic converters. So no, your frame is not bent. __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD

01-20-2013, 10:29 AM	#8
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: the frame bent? X2 Mine is "bent" in the same spot

01-20-2013, 10:50 AM	#9
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,702	Re: the frame bent? What a relief....I was concerned about this as well... Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#10
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: the frame bent? I had the same question! Since my truck is bagged, that was the lowest point on the truck, so I had to modify it. lol __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

01-20-2013, 03:06 PM	#11
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: the frame bent? guess that goes to show "no stupid questions" __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

01-20-2013, 04:56 PM	#12
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Re: the frame bent? That's there to clear a huge cat con.

01-20-2013, 11:19 PM	#13
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: the frame bent? yea i just bought a parts truck this summer for cheap i was going to junk the frame but hell after finding this out it will not be visiting the scrap pile can you bend it or beat it back straight and be okay? just because its not very appealing to the eye when you look under the truck and see a bend in the frame

01-20-2013, 11:29 PM	#15
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: the frame bent? You may hav to notch it and weld a couple Tim's when bending it. But it will make the frame a bit stronger Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

01-21-2013, 05:20 AM	#16
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: the frame bent? If i remember correctly it was for the catalytic converter, It was factory formed. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e



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01-21-2013, 07:45 AM	#17
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Re: the frame bent? identical bend, next to the exhaust on the left heat shield for the cat con is still in place because it bolts in from the top and I don't want to jack up the cab to remove it....

01-21-2013, 09:29 PM	#19
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Re: the frame bent? I certainly won't dent the floor tnx for advice anyway I'll use the shield to secure my speedo cable & VSS adapter

01-21-2013, 10:02 PM	#21
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,702	Re: the frame bent? I was lowering my truck when I noticed it. Battling a lean to the drivers side I thought maybe this had something to do with it. I was afraid to bring it up...lol.didnt know if I would want to hear the responses... Posted via Mobile Device

01-22-2013, 12:00 AM	#22
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: the frame bent? I was thinking the other day that I hadn't seen this question come up in awhile. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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