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Old 12-18-2007, 02:21 AM
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Frame work needed... Looking for specs

Heya,

after an alignment that didn't work, I've come to realize my frame is slightly bent at one of the crumple zones, driver side.

Someone did a good job of banging it back, but it is still a tad bit off,
and that tad bit, alters the angle of my lower control arm, and thus my alignment.

I looked all over for the full measurement specs for the w123 body/frame parts but haven't found them. Is there a keyword or industry term I should know to search by?

Anyhow- looking to measure it out to see exactly how far off spec it is....

Tx

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Old 12-18-2007, 05:46 AM
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Go to any reputable body shop and you ought to be able to get what you need.
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Old 01-25-2008, 09:29 PM
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for a quick check with a tape measurer slid under car , measure from center,and bottom of balljoint to a center point under the cross member, balljoint to crossmember do this for driver and passeger sides . do the side first that has no frame damage. using th same center point is critical. a little math should tell you how far off your lower a arm is ,hope this helps

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