frame damage???

[boydapa]

ask ko lang i found out after removing the front bumper na may depression yun left solid beam(diba meron 2 beams protruding in front: left and right), does that mean that may frame damage oto ko---obviously it was involved in some kind of accident before. is this serious? does that affect the overall intergrity of the body? does it have any bearing whatsoever on the frame underneath the vehicle? unfortunately, hindi ko nacheck itong bagay na ito before buying kasi wala ako alam pa sa oto nun. thnx

[niky]

Take measurements... if it's just a depression, okay... if the beams are not aligned, then it might mean something.

Shouldn't be a big deal if you have no recurring alignment problems (surest sign of a twisted frame).

[vinj]

You can try a chassis aligner on it if its on the metal frame.

[boydapa]

kaya ko naman ksi natanong ito kasi nabasa ko sa ibang thread yun tips on how to buy a used car nakalagay ksi dun hwag yun nabanga lalo na yun may banga sa beams na yun---tama ba ? thnx

[OTEP]

There can be a dent on the frame but it does not mean the whole structure is affected.

Laser na ang ginagamit ngayon to check if the frame is straight and true.

Hindi ko alam kung saan may ganong equipment but Alex car restoration in Q.C. does offer frame straightening.

Kapag damaged ang frame, mawawala din sa ayos ang alignment. That should be your first clue.