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front part of chassis tends to bend when turning wheels

Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Default front part of chassis tends to bend when turning wheels

Hi, i have a 1980 K5 Blazer 4x4, my problem is when i try to turn the wheels: the front part of chassis tends to bend.
Is it normal?

I am thinking on install a reinforcement for chassis to avoid bending.

I will appreciate any comment.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Default RE: front part of chassis tends to bend when turning wheels

sounds like a cross bar is missing or you need to box the front of your frame cause over time it has became weak
 
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Default RE: front part of chassis tends to bend when turning wheels

Nothing should be bending... Is there anyway that you could take a video of it and throw it up on youtube or some similar site? Is it when you are attempting to turn the wheels when stationary?

The frame should be plenty strong, but if the vehicle has ever been in an accident it chould have compromised the strength.
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Default RE: front part of chassis tends to bend when turning wheels

besides what i said earlier if you say its bending then what swartlkk said could be a reason as well is the frame rusted or damaged also a video of what your seeing can be a huge help like what swartlkk said if everyone did that diagnosing would be so much easier lol
 
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