Ke30 Bent Frame

[mikerolla]

I'm not quite sure which topic its suppose to go under..

 

I was driving my KE30 in the rain and i hit the gutter at approx 50kms

this pushed the engine and gearbox over also pushing my wheel in.

the frame for it has been bent and i was wondering how much this would

cost me. Also i need new shock and who knows what else havent had a proper look

at it. the fans hits whewn the engine is started too.

 

anyone have a rough idea how much a KE30 corolla frame from the wreckers

would cost me? Or anyone have any other ideas?

[mikerolla]

Or how much it would be to get the frame fixed? an estimate to put on the frame fixing machine?

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

Or how much it would be to get the frame fixed? an estimate to put on the frame fixing machine?

$1500-$5000 it would be a wright off

Edited November 7, 2007 by KE30_KE35_KE55

[mikerolla]

Thanks so it would be better to get an old KE30 4dr and take that frame and put it on the body? would a 2dr frame fit a 4dr frame? no?

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

Thanks so it would be better to get an old KE30 4dr and take that frame and put it on the body? would a 2dr frame fit a 4dr frame? no?

 

What is it thats bent, a shocker or tower or is the chassis rail rusty near the steering box or is the chassis bent. or do you just have a broken engine mount?

Edited November 7, 2007 by KE30_KE35_KE55

[mikerolla]

ill have to upload some pictures of it..

[dookie]

how good is your rolla? does it have a custom paintjob or anything special? if not....wouldnt it be easier and cheaper to buy a rolling shell, and put ur running gear in that?

[mikerolla]

Yes most likely be cheaper the body and interior on it is in Great cond. its just a bent chassis or something and shocks.

[dookie]

isnt a bent chassis a write-off?

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

isnt a bent chassis a write-off?

Not necessarily they can be straightened.

[mikerolla]

Is there any cheap way to fix a front bent chassis?

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

Is there any cheap way to fix a front bent chassis?

 

there is a free way. Just do it your self do you have access to a chassis jig?

Edited November 8, 2007 by KE30_KE35_KE55

[mikerolla]

no i pretty much have access to nothing

[mikerolla]

any other ideas? or an actual estimate of straightening the front of the chassis?

[Rollaboy2608]

any other ideas? or an actual estimate of straightening the front of the chassis?

You don't just straighten the front of the chassis. The whole car gets placed on a jig and then it can be straightened, but not always. If it is too far gone they just throw it away. Also if it isnt done right, the car will forever crab around corners. I have a mate who is a panelbeater, and he told me that most cars are never the same once the chassis has been bent. The body on a KE30 corolla is not removable from the chassis, so you need to go and buy a rolling shell. Straightening the chassis will set you back at least 2 grand plus all the other parts you obviously need repaired like suspension, and by the sounds of it, your front crossmember