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Old 01-12-2004, 06:44 PM
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the unibody was made for this kind of problem..there is plenty of adjustments..get some est.
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Old 01-12-2004, 07:24 PM
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no frame on astang. where is it supposly bent??? you might just need a new member
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Old 01-12-2004, 08:40 PM
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theres a front and a rear "framelet" with the body holding it together inbetween i think
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Old 01-12-2004, 11:13 PM
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If the frames bent its gonna be a bitch to get good wear on your tires.
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Old 01-12-2004, 11:19 PM
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You can have the frame pulled for not much money. I had it fixed on my Nissan PU for $250. It's not that expensive if it's not that bad. From your story, it shouldn't be that big of a deal.
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Old 01-13-2004, 01:54 AM
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one there is no actual frame and if it is bent. your screwed. you probably mess up the mounting of the kmember. youll have to take some measurements to fix this one on yourself. measure both sides of car. from front wheel to wheel well. see what the distances are. if your member is bent then your wheels will be off on one side or even both. also look around the top of the strut tower for ripples in the metal where it might of stressed the body. if you have some serious stressing you might run into a big dilema. of fixing it or getting a new shell. if it is fixable it still may never be right. just hope its the kmember. that is an easy fix. but if this is twisted then you might have drivetrain problems. since hte motor is mounted to the kmember
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Old 01-14-2004, 04:46 PM
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Sounds like you've either got a bent lower control arm or crossmember and maybe your right rail. That model of mustang is kinda weak in the middle of the crossmember as it gets real narrow. I'd tkae the car to a good reputable shop with frame/unibody equipment. If the wheels back 10-20mm it should pull fine. The lwr. control arms are pretty stout and can actually be pulled on in some cases. A good shop can repair your prob and the car will be right. Only hack shops "screw the car for good". Good Luck.
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