Southeastern salvage yards have plenty of rust-free pr very low corrosion. complete and partial frames cheep if you find you can't patch what ya got. It's worth studying how the big rig frame repair guys work because their repair skills are top tier. There are a fair number of videos and for precise info on weld filler etc welding forums like Weldingweb are a good resource.
the frame piece where my shock is attached come off and its barely holding on. need essentially whole new rust free frame. just started school too, great time to be vehicle-less lol.
@@brendancunningham5092 Please Google "Silverado cab pressure vents replacement" and watch the TH-cam videos. You will see how many people had problems with them dry rotting. They do have a limited lifespan.
Im going to be doing this to my truck. But I dont have the rear end in at the moment. Im assuming i would need to put it back in to make sure the shock mount lines up?
Hi Fast Dad Garage.I'm curious as to why you chose not to do the mentioned 3rd repair nearest the rear of the frame.I have an 02 Avalanche 2500 on which as far as I can tell, the last few inches of both frame sides have broken off, along with the hitch.There is a kit available for the repair, but oddly, it only seems to be for the 1500 Avalanche.So I may be attempting this repair from scratch. Looking for any advice you may have.
@@imatellya2609 it was not great and I only patched it up. If you do anything buy a nice new hitch first and install it. It will help keep everything square.
Any clue on whether the tank member would work for a 01 suburban? I can't find anything, but my crossmember rotted like the silverados do and looks the same, however cant find suburban fitment anywhere.
@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 thanks for the quick response! I planned on taking the bed off myself but unfortunately the condition of the frame is pretty bad. The frame support actually rusted out and fell off entirely
@@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 yes sir. It's heavy..I'm doing the back the same way. Spare tire mechanical doesn't work well with sand and salt lol.......😩
Safe t cap has the crossmembers from the front of the gas tank back, cab mounts, shock mounts etc.
Nice fix, with what you’ve got. I’m thankful that we don’t have such severe rust problems here.👍
lots of salt on our roads here in the upper Peninsula of Michigan. It kills cars
Southeastern salvage yards have plenty of rust-free pr very low corrosion. complete and partial frames cheep if you find you can't patch what ya got. It's worth studying how the big rig frame repair guys work because their repair skills are top tier. There are a fair number of videos and for precise info on weld filler etc welding forums like Weldingweb are a good resource.
Thanks that’s great extra info.
the frame piece where my shock is attached come off and its barely holding on. need essentially whole new rust free frame. just started school too, great time to be vehicle-less lol.
@@CharlesSeipke they get pretty bad. Sorry your without a vehicle
@@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 thank you for the concern luckily I have a Honda that I fixed up should do me well.
Love the paint job on the frame!
Some additional things to consider replacing while the bed is off, are the fuel pump and the two cab pressure vents.
Great reminders. Thanks for watching
replace the rubber flaps on the back of the cab??? are you kidding me dude 😂 not wear items, get lost
@@brendancunningham5092 Please Google "Silverado cab pressure vents replacement" and watch the TH-cam videos. You will see how many people had problems with them dry rotting. They do have a limited lifespan.
Duramax doesn't have a fuel pump in the tank, those trucks have a CP3
Nothings perfect my guy
Im going to be doing this to my truck. But I dont have the rear end in at the moment. Im assuming i would need to put it back in to make sure the shock mount lines up?
@@mitchellbustamante4772 i think I would
@@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 ok thanks man
Hi Fast Dad Garage.I'm curious as to why you chose not to do the mentioned 3rd repair nearest the rear of the frame.I have an 02 Avalanche 2500 on which as far as I can tell, the last few inches of both frame sides have broken off, along with the hitch.There is a kit available for the repair, but oddly, it only seems to be for the 1500 Avalanche.So I may be attempting this repair from scratch. Looking for any advice you may have.
@@imatellya2609 it was not great and I only patched it up. If you do anything buy a nice new hitch first and install it. It will help keep everything square.
@@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 Good call, thanks!
Did you do a video for the rear crossmember remplacement?
If your talking about the one that holds the spare tire, Sorry no I didn’t.
What would you charge for this job? Curious because mine needs this done and I have a welder but he don't know what to charge
@@Kevin_Yagoonie welll it is a several hour job, probably 5-6 hours depending on abilities. So figure what your time or a welders time is worth…
Thanks
Hope it was helpful
Any clue on whether the tank member would work for a 01 suburban? I can't find anything, but my crossmember rotted like the silverados do and looks the same, however cant find suburban fitment anywhere.
I can not say for sure, sorry. GM is pretty good at keeping everything the same. I hope you get it fixed. Thanks for watching
What did you end up doing with the spare tire cross member?? Would love to see the vid on that
Thanks for watching. We welded a few supports to strengthen it up. It wasn’t pretty, but should hold together well. Sorry no video on that
Something like that how much will cost
I think I put a link in the description for the parts. But I think it was under 200 bucks. Thanks for watching
How much would this cost at a shop. I need this done on my 2000 silverado
Good question, it would depend on a few things. Condition of your frame, if you did any of the prep or bed removal and competence of the shop.
@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 thanks for the quick response! I planned on taking the bed off myself but unfortunately the condition of the frame is pretty bad. The frame support actually rusted out and fell off entirely
Nice fix
I hope it holds up.
Also live in the UP
Hello yooper
Man that was some rust!
Yes it does!
I fabricated my own out of 3" *1/4wall tubing..
That’s probably the way to do it!
Thanks for watching
@@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 yes sir. It's heavy..I'm doing the back the same way. Spare tire mechanical doesn't work well with sand and salt lol.......😩
I have the same problem, only difference is it's a 2005 GMC.
I’m surprised how bad they rust.