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Rear end hit, frame damage - how bad?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by robots4joey, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Aug 10, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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    robots4joey

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    This tundra is a 2010, apparently the accident was 6+years ago. Truck is aligned every year and has no driveability issues. My thoughts are this is just a towing/trailer braking risk, as well as rear collision risk. I originally considering leaving it unrepaired but never towing over 2,000lbs...

    I know this is a fairly common problem with rear collisions, I'd love to hear from anyone with experience either fixing or leaving the frame as is...

    Last pic is other side, also has a smaller bend too
    Other side also has slight kink as well
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    robots4joey

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    Slight bed hump too
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  3. Aug 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    empty_lord

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    Well that’s not helping anything by being bent like that. But with where it is a frame shop should be able to straighten it out for less that $1000
     
  4. Aug 10, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    mountainpete

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    Function before sparkle.
    Get it fixed.

    Consider if you were in a second accident. Do you want a solid frame or one with pre-crumpled zone?
     
  5. Aug 10, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    robots4joey

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    I'm with you guys. I'm pretty sure I can get it fixed (maybe not 100pct cosmetically) and then not have to worry about it! Now to get some quotes...
     
  6. Aug 10, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    Can it be straightened and then maybe boxed in a bit or double up on the metal to keep it strong?
     
  7. Aug 11, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    My guess is that it's designed to be crumple zone from the factory so when in an accident it bends to soften the blow to the people in the cab. I can be straightened with a frame machine. I wouldn't beef it up as you could make it too strong. I would also replace the bumper mounts as they are most likely bent as well.
     

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