Cost to have backhalf of frame replaced?

Schnit · 09-20-2009, 07:45 AM

I have an 88 4x4 with a solid body but the back half of the frame has some rust, especially where 25 years of dirt and stuff accumulated between the gas tank and the frame.

I could possibly do it myself, but I'd rather get the truck back on the road sometime soon since it's my only truck.

Anyone have an idea of the aproximate cost to have a shop replace the back half of the frame? (truck is already stripped down except for suspension)

Thanks

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ramtime · 09-20-2009, 08:53 AM

Why not find another frame and move everything over to that. You can find them on CL's all day long.

Schnit · 09-20-2009, 08:55 AM

Not in Minnesota.

yotabob88 · 09-21-2009, 07:50 PM

Well believe me its not real cheap to do right anyway! but go for a whole frame! but you might as well replace everything that you find bad when u tear it down including bushings, brake/fuel lines, bolts, and everything in between... otherwise your just setting ur self up for having to replace parts later that would probly be easier since you are there anyway.

Plumbrbob · 09-21-2009, 07:53 PM

too bad you not over here I have a good 85 frame with cosmetic rust that I woudl give to you for nothing LOL

yotabob88 · 09-24-2009, 06:21 PM

Try budbuilt.com i know budbuilt makes frames and sections if you prefer(i don't)http://www.budbuilt.com/new/frames.html i was going to use them but financial problems overwelmed all and know im just waiting for the day to buy a new toy!!!

09-21-2009, 07:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
yotabob88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NAS Lemoore, CA Posts: 24	Well believe me its not real cheap to do right anyway! but go for a whole frame! but you might as well replace everything that you find bad when u tear it down including bushings, brake/fuel lines, bolts, and everything in between... otherwise your just setting ur self up for having to replace parts later that would probly be easier since you are there anyway. __________________ VIEW THE DAMAGE AND THE BEAUTY HERE: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...s.sideside.jpg 92' PU 4x4 31x10.5 22re R.I.P it had a K&N but i forgot to take it out so that just adds to the loss. Soon I will have a truck again!

09-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Plumbrbob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 925	too bad you not over here I have a good 85 frame with cosmetic rust that I woudl give to you for nothing LOL __________________ 79 YotA ThinG Mods: http://www.yotatech.com/blogs/plumbr...list-mods.html

09-24-2009, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
yotabob88 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NAS Lemoore, CA Posts: 24	Try budbuilt.com i know budbuilt makes frames and sections if you prefer(i don't)http://www.budbuilt.com/new/frames.html i was going to use them but financial problems overwelmed all and know im just waiting for the day to buy a new toy!!! __________________ VIEW THE DAMAGE AND THE BEAUTY HERE: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...s.sideside.jpg 92' PU 4x4 31x10.5 22re R.I.P it had a K&N but i forgot to take it out so that just adds to the loss. Soon I will have a truck again!

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09-20-2009, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramtime Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 96	Why not find another frame and move everything over to that. You can find them on CL's all day long.

09-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Schnit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	Not in Minnesota.