Repairing Major Body Damage - Body and Frame Correction For Side Damage
1. Body and Frame Correction For Side Damage
An example of damages: Due to the side impact, together with the side sills, the floor is crashed and the center pillar is bent.
The whole body is bent like a boomerang and the wheel base is shrunk.
1.
Develop a repair plan:
Pull out the damaged area to restore it to near the original dimensions.
Repair and reform the installation points for the new replacement parts.
Remove the damaged part (left side) and install a new part.
2.
Attach the body to the body and frame correction equipment.
Firmly attach the vehicle so it does not move during the pulling operation.
3.
The most effective way is to pull it out in three directions.
While pulling out the side sill and the center pillar in the direction (A), opposite to the impact force, pull out the side sill in the front and rear direction (B) at the same time.
While pulling, repair the floor panel and door opening area.
4.
Measure the dimensions and confirm the pulled-out points.