Tow Vehicle Rear Ended, Need Frame Advice
I was stopped at a red light when my 2008 F150 was rear ended. The hitch took most of the impact, the body shop is replacing the tailgate, bumper and factory hitch. My concern is the hitch receive...
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When the frame was made it went thru quit a bending process to shape it. Bending it back should not be a problem unless the accidental bend was concentrated at one bend line. If you have a sharp bend line, the fix is a whole new rear frame section, but that is something that I wouldn't accept.
In your settlement, be sure to get all costs PLUS the reduced value of the truck. A truck repaired due to a major accident is worth less, or maybe worthless.
Years ago, I had an Oldsmobile that was rear-ended hard. Months after the "repair" the frame let go at the steering box and I took a full left and crashed. In the original crash, the body was pushed forward and the steering took the load. Had to sue, but got nothing, because I signed off.
In your settlement, be sure to get all costs PLUS the reduced value of the truck. A truck repaired due to a major accident is worth less, or maybe worthless.
Years ago, I had an Oldsmobile that was rear-ended hard. Months after the "repair" the frame let go at the steering box and I took a full left and crashed. In the original crash, the body was pushed forward and the steering took the load. Had to sue, but got nothing, because I signed off.
