i just got a ford f150 (89) 4x4 and it was sold as is i knew a few things were wrong but that was it on the way home the power stearin went and oil everywhere when i was looking for the leak i saw that the frame is broke *how do you fix a frame ( it mounts the stearing box) so it will hold it has 32 inch tires on it any help or * whats a good ford fourm??

thank you soo much

dan ziehmke

Don't worry as fords are every where man. They are faairly cheap to fix also if you do it yourself. junk yard stuff is great.
Caleb

well does anyone know how to fix it??!! im dyin here i just wanna drive it * http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

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Find a good Welder http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

yeah i knwo i didnet buy it and my dada got it at a auction and he did bid ona a chevy * its my first truck i just want it to work my dad is pretty bumbed cuz he thought he did so good then get saw it was broke http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif this just ruins the day but the truck does already have a *AC sticker on the windsheild!

Holy crap. *Dont worry about it. *Minor.

Just go into any local mechanic with a welder (all of them.) And he will get you back on the road. *Most people love to weld.

And parts for that truck are dirt cheap and easy to find so dont sweat it. *

Theres so many things you can do, Bolt it, weld it, replace a frame member if its an option, etc. *

Im sure it wont cost that much either.

I suggest finding a old school mechanic like a guy in the county for this. *City ford dealers will tell you crap and recommend stuff and parts that dont need to be done. *A country guy will fire up the arc or mig and get you on the road. *And its the fixes like this which are usally the last to go.

This crap happens everytime i start up my camaro (somthing brakes.) *Everything can be fixed.

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don`t get to bummed , if it aint new you`re bound to have to fix some stuff. I would find a good welder in you`re area.you did not say what let go to cause the leak but prob a hose.fix the leak and clean it up good or they will not be happy(the welder) If it was me I would also be sure all the bolts come out easy, cause if they need to remove or just move the box to doo a good job the less work they have to doo = less$$ good luck jeff in nh

Dam man, Arctic Cat and a Ford! You better become a mechanic! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *Oh don't get riled now guys as I fixed my cat all the time and didn't care till the stator went, BIG $$$$
Caleb

I know that the old Chev body style (up to '87) had the same problem and there was a kit available to reinfoce the frame. Maybe try going to a couple 4X4 sites and ask around if a kit is avaiable for a Phord. *Good luck Danny!

Pete

here i was all excited because my brother was gonna be comming home this weekend from collage and i would have somthing to show off and now is a POS i just hope every thing works out for the best if not i guess ill have to lose this truck too this would be the second one in a week !!! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nervous.gif

If everyone thru away there ford after the frame broke, there would be maybe 2, 3 tops on the road today. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Dont worry it will be running again.

i called the body shop and they told me ( the guy that works there is a good friend) *that it wouldbnet be work fixing $$$$ and that it most likely wont last long because of the spot the it is broke in so i sold it this morning once again i got screwed thats 2 trucks i lost in a week! i took a picture of this one il get it on here when i get a chance so you dont need to post here anymore as i will not be fixing it but lookin got a different truck *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

If you're gonna keep throwing away money I know a great garbage can you can toss it in...mine!

dont worrie performancex if i decide to throw money ill throw it your way but i have gotten all my money back so far *i took it back to the dealer and had a few choice words with them and they game my my money

It's really cool that you got your money back but I hope that they don't try to sell it to some on e else
Caleb

NOW YOU CAN GET A REAL TRUCK A CHEVY http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif *GET A 85'-87' CHEVY 3/4 TON 4X4 WITH A 454 *V-8 AUTO AND PUT A 10" LIFT KIT ON IT 40" MUD TIRES ON IT AND FIND THE LOUDEST PIPES AVAILABLE OH AND YOU GOTTA GET A POLARIS A CATERPILLAR AND A INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER STICKER FOR THE BACK AND A GIANT LARGE ORNAGE FLASHER LIGHT BAR FOR THE TOP http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

well the polaris thing is not gonna happen but the chevy could but it wont be a 3/4 ton i learned my lesson with them $$$$ for the insure with a 16 year old *because of the power and size they cause lots of damage when i crash:( or i would have a 3/4 ton

well i got the pictures back of what the truck looked like i might as well show you guys..88 ford f150

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and heres the damage (its big sry) but you can see the damage easer *its under the front driver side

i circled the 2 main spots of damage