How to tell if frame is bent?
02-12-2023 | 04:31 PM
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How to tell if frame is bent?
Hey everyone, I'm putting together an 87 firebird roller that I got and I'm concerned that the car was in an accident. I have a tubular k-member from Spohn and a wonderbar from Detroit Speed. The k member doesnt line up with the bolt holes once both alignment pins are in. The wonderbar almost has enough room to go in but its rubbing on the right frame rail so much that it doesnt fit. Judging by youtube videos of installation of either product there isn't supposed to be any of these problems.
So, how can I tell if the frame is bent?
So, how can I tell if the frame is bent?
02-12-2023 | 04:37 PM
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
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Re: How to tell if frame is bent?
Put it on a frame machine, or look for bent structural parts
02-12-2023 | 04:40 PM
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02-12-2023 | 04:45 PM
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
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Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: How to tell if frame is bent?
Only other option would be try a stock K member. Good luck
02-12-2023 | 10:01 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: How to tell if frame is bent?
Did GM not have a body manual for these cars with body/frame dimensions that can be measured?
02-12-2023 | 10:36 PM
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Re: How to tell if frame is bent?
02-12-2023 | 10:40 PM
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
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Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: How to tell if frame is bent?
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