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Frame damage from jack on "frame rail"?

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Old 11-11-23 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AlfaMetal
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If there was major damage, would I be able to it visually, or is it something that only a collision shop could determine? See anything in my pics that would throw a red flag?
Those rails are mainly to support the floor even when bent the front and rear track is not going to change. At least not until they are severely damaged which is not the case on your car. I've seen so many cars with similar damage in facts it's unusual not to see it on older cars.
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Old 11-11-23 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
Those rails are mainly to support the floor even when bent the front and rear track is not going to change. At least not until they are severely damaged which is not the case on your car. I've seen so many cars with similar damage in facts it's unusual not to see it on older cars.
Appreciate the help. Rebuilt the front end, did a full break job, a starter and an alternator all in the last year. Just got wigged out that I might have ruined all my hard work.

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Old 11-11-23 | 08:03 PM
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As others mentioned, all you are really doing is bending the floor.

That being said, I would stop lifting the car from there and move the floor jack to the correct lifting points to prevent further damage
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If you're bending a location that has been undercoated, inspect that area carefully for fractures in the undercoating and repair as necessary.
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If you're bending a location that has been undercoated, inspect that area carefully for fractures in the undercoating and repair as necessary.
Thanks for the info, ill take a look. Do any of the pics look like something is damaged or out of whack?
Old 11-11-23 | 11:17 PM
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In my view is you are kind of over-thinking it which can happen to anyone that pampers their cars which is understandable. Your car is perfectly fine imho. Just be safe, that's the most important thing. And enjoy your Lexus!
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Originally Posted by CLLEXUSS
In my view is you are kind of over-thinking it which can happen to anyone that pampers their cars which is understandable. Your car is perfectly fine imho. Just be safe, that's the most important thing. And enjoy your Lexus!
"Overthinking it"
You know me well, stranger.
Thanks for your replies.
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