Bent frame rail

Posted by Glen Weilbaker on September 30, 1997 at 07:49:19

Why does the frame commonly bend at the rear motor mounts?
I'm currently doing a frame off that has the passenger rail bent and the driver's straight. At first I thought maybe it was weak to carry weight and the bend occured over time, but why one side? When I replaced the rubber for the mounts, there was rust scaling into the rail behind the rubber but that was on the straight side which makes it even weaker, so I don't think weight could be the cause. Then I noticed the passenger frame horn bent, probably frome a fender bender. Could this be the cause? The reason I ask is I don't want to have a problem after the car is together that can be prevent now. Currently I'm planning to repair the rusted section which is only inbetween the 3 motor mount bolts and straighten the frame. Would this be ok or should I consider another option?
GW

Follow Ups:
Re: Bent frame rail Mike Flanagan October 01, 1997 at 23:16:13(0)
Re: Bent frame rail DJ.Voyce September 30, 1997 at 12:38:28(0)

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