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That looks like a crack in the passenger side rocker panel. That part is a large piece that includes the door entry along with the rocker. Don't see anything wrong with the frame which is visible to the right of the rocker.
The panel can be repaired but isn't easily replaced. Not only do you have to remove the door and the rear quarter panel but the panel itself is glued to the frame.
Bill
The panel can be repaired but isn't easily replaced. Not only do you have to remove the door and the rear quarter panel but the panel itself is glued to the frame.
Bill
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Sadly it's not all that uncommon. Chevy dealer cracked mine a few years back even after I insisted they use the pucks I provided. I got it fixed and was good until a couple of weeks ago when an independent mechanic did the exact same thing eventhough I instructed them, and they agreed, to use the pucks... Pretty sad.
In both instances they have agreed to take care of the repairs and pay for a rental car to... Actually it's not a major repair... I would never insist on rocker panel replacement in such instances.
In both instances they have agreed to take care of the repairs and pay for a rental car to... Actually it's not a major repair... I would never insist on rocker panel replacement in such instances.
Last edited by Jimbeaux; Jan 31, 2012 at 11:32 PM.
