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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Default 03 f-150 frame cracking

I bought this truck 5 months ago and have had the same area welded twice now. Its cracking at the cross member welds on the frame rails. Whats causing it? It also has a 6"-5" lift and sits on 35" tires.
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Default RE: 03 f-150 frame cracking

I had a 85 4x4 150 that did this but it was by the power steering box.I finally got it fixed righj by a good welder.It olny took about 10 times the last time the guy put plates in.
 
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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An expert weld should take care of the cracks. Especially since it is so new.
 
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Default RE: 03 f-150 frame cracking

You coul drill a hole at the end of the crack to prevent further cracking, then grind the crack slightly into a V and preheat it to somewhere around 250 deg and weld it up. If you're not confident about doing this yourself better ask a reputable welder.
 
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