Trailer becomes a frame machine

[Frank S]

Most have seen pictures of several of the trailers I have built over the years.
This one I made about 20 years ago for a guy but it stays with me more than with him. SO half the time I call it mine.
When Bob the actual owner wants to use it he borrows it from me LOL
Bob bought this 2007 ranger pickup with some front end damage. Brought it to me to replace the grill and bumper and straighten out the fenders
Well I found that the frame was bent more then he thought so I decided to use the trailer as a frame machine to straighten the frame



Here youcan see how much the engine is shoved forward

the momentum shoved the cab forward as well

Shows just how much the engine and trans are shoved forward

I made this clamping plate to assist in torquing the cross-member back like it should be

Right now I have downward pull to torque the cross-member straight

you can tell by the motor mount things are back in alignment here

Chained down in a pull