Hi all,

First timer here! I just got into an accident with my 1995 Toyota pickup and the radiator is smashed up. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I’m trying to figure out if my frame is bent. (I know the only way to actually know/fix this is to go to a shop) but I thought I would start here in case anyone has ever experienced similar damage. Appreciate any feedback/advice.

Is the bar touching the radiator part of the frame?

 

the image you show is the front core support, not the frame.
You could try pulling that out with another vehicle or cut it out and replace it.
now if the lower front cross member - the part i would consider the frame is tweeked that could be a more difficult thing to fix.
quick screen capture from Google (i understand that your front spring mounts are different, this is probably an IFS frame that was converted to SAS, but you get the idea)


found a better pic. using this pic from an 85 is there additional damage on your truck beyond what you show?


if it is just the damage you showed i would try to pull it (very slowly (like checking constantly) out myself and slap in a new radiator

 

Thank you so much! This was ridiculously helpful - I took your advice and slowly pulled the front bar back and was able to see the frame, no damage there!

Now I have enough space to replace the radiator Thanks again!

 

very cool! glad i could help out