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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: sergi on September 20, 2005, 05:02:11 AM

Title: Dented Chasis
Post by: sergi on September 20, 2005, 05:02:11 AM

I rotated my wheels the other day (they will get changed some day ::)), and noticed a dent and bump on my chassis. It's on the front right, right where the flat part of rail goes upwards toward the spring perch.

You can see a bump on this side of the rail:
(http://fotos.miarroba.com/fotos/6/5/652986a0.jpg)

This circle is totally deformed,and you can see the bumps on either side:
(http://fotos.miarroba.com/fotos/7/f/7f5d79a2.jpg)

This is the other side, how it should be:
(http://fotos.miarroba.com/fotos/8/4/84641a69.jpg)

I wonder how I hit that part so hard yet the catalizer which is right next to it is intact.

The question is, should this be adressed? I am not worried about it right now, just thinking that on the long term it might get worse. Hasn't anyone experienced this? Any solutions/reinforcements needed?

Thanks for any help! :)

Title: Re: Dented Chasis
Post by: ebewley on September 20, 2005, 06:12:44 AM

I would suggest welding a plate along the face of the verticle side of the frame. It wouldn't have to be too big. This would keep the frame from buckling and you actually having a problem. Something similar to the way Hagen reinforced his frame modifications on project "RockStar". That should work.

Good Luck, Eric

Title: Re: Dented Chasis
Post by: sergi on September 20, 2005, 07:01:48 AM

Thanks!
Do you mean something like this?

(http://www.zukiworld.com/month_010105/images/hagen_rockstar/10frameweld.jpg)
Foto by Mike Hagen at http://www.zukiworld.com/month_010105/feature_operationrockstar_partone.htm

So a few plates on top (without cutting my existing frame ;)) and that should be it... I'd better start practicing my welds ;).

Thanks!

Title: Re: Dented Chasis
Post by: ebewley on September 20, 2005, 07:05:09 AM

Quote from: sergi on September 20, 2005, 07:01:48 AM

Thanks!
Do you mean something like this?

([url]http://www.zukiworld.com/month_010105/images/hagen_rockstar/10frameweld.jpg[/url])
Foto by Mike Hagen at [url]http://www.zukiworld.com/month_010105/feature_operationrockstar_partone.htm[/url]

So a few plates on top (without cutting my existing frame ;)) and that should be it... I'd better start practicing my welds ;).

Thanks!

Yes, like that only you don't need to cut the frame and probably wouldn't need a plate anywhere near that big.

.... but that is the idea.

-Eric

Title: Re: Dented Chasis
Post by: trackinstile on November 06, 2005, 03:51:28 PM

Sorry for the late post but it almost looks like it slipped off a car lift, I've seen this before, just a thought.  Dave ;D