Car & Truck Frame Repair Reno NV

Don’t think your car’s appearance and structure doesn’t matter. Car frame damage is embarrassing. Don’t wait too long after an accident to get your car & truck frames fixed. Listed below you will find experienced auto body shops around Reno that offer competitive pricing on car frame and collision repairs and auto detailing.

Preferred Auto Care
(775) 384-8085
1705 Greg St
Sparks, NV
Washoe County Equipment Services
(775) 328-2127, 001-2004
3101 Longley Lane
Reno, NV
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
3515 Airway Dr
Reno, NV
Goodyear Tire Agency Reno Vulcanizing Works Inc
(775) 322-2141
590 N Virginia St
Reno, NV
Shell Stations
(775) 329-7744
Mill St & Kietzke Ln
Reno, NV
City of Reno-Fleet Management
(775) 334-2243, 001-2004
1640 East Commercial Row
Reno, NV
Safelite Auto Glass
(888) 820-2558
571 E 2nd St
Reno, NV
Nevada Auto Diagnostics-Express Smog Service
(775) 358-4040
Oddie Bl & Silverada
Reno, NV
Instant Smog
(775) 787-0828
10170 W Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV
Express Smog Service-Nevada Auto Diagnostics
(775) 358-4040
Oddie Bl & Silverada
Reno, NV
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Car & Truck Frame Repair

Although repairing a frame with a diamond condition shouldn't be difficult, many techs do just the opposite of what they're supposed to do.

By Paul Bailey
3/1/1999

Paul Bailey
p>I recently asked technicians in the area I live and work about diamond frames, and I found that a surprisingly large number of them struggle with one of the simplest procedures that frame classes teach. For too many technicians, the first thing they do when the measuring system indicates the frame has a diamond condition is to pull opposite ends of opposite frame rails, which never works because the frame is being pulled against itself. In other words, the part of the frame they're trying to repair with the pull is being held in the damaged position by the force of the pull being made.

But because it's a simple problem, there's a simple solution.

Getting It Straight
First of all, no less than eight to 10 measuring points should be located and measured before determining any method of repair. Now, suppose you measure the center section of a frame that received a direct impact to the front of the right frame rail. The right rail is driven back, say 18 millimeters, behind the left. Upon measuring the end sections of the frame, you'll learn the front is swayed to the right and the rear is swayed to the left (see Figure 1).

At this point, you'd want to properly secure the left frame rail before you begin pulling the frame. Because the end sections are swayed, you'll only attach your anchoring chai...

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