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Why are you even worried about how much work it will be to replace the frame?


Because i've saw to many vehicles with repaired frames that never tracked stright.

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Find a source for a new frame (there's a couple listed in the FWDH catalog), and give the info to the collision shop, and have the insurnce pay for having them fix it.


Because the insurance company will only pay to repair the frame, not fix it.

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Same with the axle and all the other stuff. Why should you spend all the time doing the work.


Because i like taking a pile of something and turning it into a nice vehicle. I enjoyed building it the first time, i'll enjoy rebuilding it even more.

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Have it done by a shop and have the insurance pay for it.


The adjuster assesses the damage then gives the estimate to the insurance company. That's the amount they pay to fix the vehicle. Doesn't make any difference if it's the shop that gets the money or me, it's still the same amount.