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explodingbbq · 04-26-2008, 07:34 PM

The frame rails under the body of my s13 are crushed. It is my understanding that since it a unibody car, the frame rails act as more of an exoskeleton. If they are crushed, and I get in an accident, will the car crumple easier, or will it be the same as when they weren't crushed? Also, I have read that you can get replacement frame rails, but all I have seen were ones towards the front of the car, not in the middle. Does anyone make replacement rails?

These are my rails.

KA-T_240 · 04-26-2008, 08:13 PM

HOLY SHIT! What happend to your car?

If you are really conserned about it, weld in some steal where they used to be.

EJ253 · 04-26-2008, 08:15 PM

OEM frame rails are available from any nissan dealership

04-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
explodingbbq Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Frame Rails The frame rails under the body of my s13 are crushed. It is my understanding that since it a unibody car, the frame rails act as more of an exoskeleton. If they are crushed, and I get in an accident, will the car crumple easier, or will it be the same as when they weren't crushed? Also, I have read that you can get replacement frame rails, but all I have seen were ones towards the front of the car, not in the middle. Does anyone make replacement rails? These are my rails.

04-26-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 37 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HOLY SHIT! What happend to your car? If you are really conserned about it, weld in some steal where they used to be. __________________

04-26-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
EJ253 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 35 Posts: 1,154 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: EJ253 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OEM frame rails are available from any nissan dealership __________________ The gap between MORE and ENOUGH never closes. DriftUtah \| UtahNissans \| MySpace \| I <3 Drifting. Keep it Real. Secret Society