Possible frame issue
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Possible frame issue
I've been trying to chase down why the front left corner of my '79 sits a solid 3/4" to 1 inch lower than the front right for several months now, and while underneath the car I found this - could this be my issue? Is this an issue? What sort of repair work might be necessary?
Admittedly I get lost pretty easily when it comes to frame damage
I read yesterday that the area around the front lower control arm mounts is a weak point, so checked mine. Apologies if the photos are vague, I didn't have a lot of room (or light) to get a shot.
This is the passenger side, looking from the driver side. This crack (seam?) is only on the inside portion, but not the upper or outside portion.
This is the driver side, looking from under the passenger side. The same spot as the seam above has welds over it, plus a lot more nearby:
Here's a more zoomed-out view of the driver side for context:
Admittedly I get lost pretty easily when it comes to frame damage
I read yesterday that the area around the front lower control arm mounts is a weak point, so checked mine. Apologies if the photos are vague, I didn't have a lot of room (or light) to get a shot.
This is the passenger side, looking from the driver side. This crack (seam?) is only on the inside portion, but not the upper or outside portion.
This is the driver side, looking from under the passenger side. The same spot as the seam above has welds over it, plus a lot more nearby:
Here's a more zoomed-out view of the driver side for context:
Last edited by discovette79; Mar 29, 2019 at 12:13 AM.
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Thanks, I'm working on tracking down someone I can have take a look at it.
For what it's worth, I replaced the front springs a few months ago and it fixed the lean until the suspension settled overnight, after which it was right back to the same sag
Hopefully whatever damage is present is confined to just what I can see here
For what it's worth, I replaced the front springs a few months ago and it fixed the lean until the suspension settled overnight, after which it was right back to the same sag
Hopefully whatever damage is present is confined to just what I can see here
