Broken frame at steering box
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From: Parts Unknown
That is in a bad spot. You got the gearbox and upper spring tower right there.. I would either get rid of your "great shape" truck (which is what I would do) or consult a frame specialist. Chances are good that there are other tender areas somewhere on your truck. It is probably one pot hole from totally collapsing.
Last edited by raski; Dec 4, 2024 at 06:04 AM.
That is in a bad spot. You got the gearbox and upper spring tower right there.. I would either get rid of your "great shape" truck (which is what I would do) or consult a frame specialist. Chances are good that there are other tender areas somewhere on your truck. It is probably one pot hole from totally collapsing.
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From: Virginia
Damn, it is not uncommon to see cracking in the frame near the steering box, but that is a lot worse than just a crack. Either cut out the damaged area and weld a section from a junkyard truck in, or do a whole frame swap. With that damage, I'd assume that the rest of the frame isn't in too great of shape either, so extra emphasis on the frame swap idea.
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From: Near Salt Lake City
Hate to say it, but that looks Toyota ish
Like as in the rusted frame Tacomas from a decade or 2 ago
Very bad, very expensive, they were replacing frames
Toyota sells sections of frame now
I would put your body on another frame
Like as in the rusted frame Tacomas from a decade or 2 ago
Very bad, very expensive, they were replacing frames
Toyota sells sections of frame now
I would put your body on another frame
