Frame damage can affect the structure, alignment, handling, and overall condition of a heavy-duty truck. Whether you’re dealing with cracks, bends, rust jacking, or other frame damage, properly assessing the problem is the first step toward determining the right repair.
MD Truck Repair provides heavy-duty truck frame repair for owner-operators, fleets, and businesses in the Edmonton area. Our technicians can assess frame damage and complete the welding, straightening, correction, and structural repairs needed to get your truck back to work.
Heavy-Duty Truck Frame Repair & Straightening
Truck frames take a lot of stress from years of hauling, road conditions, and everyday use. Damage can range from a localized crack or bend to more significant structural problems.
MD Truck Repair provides frame inspection and repair for heavy-duty trucks, including:
- Frame damage assessment
- Cracked frame repair
- Bent frame repair and straightening
- Frame alignment and correction
- Structural welding and repair
- Rust jacking repair
We’ll assess the condition and extent of the damage before determining the appropriate repair.
Rust Jacking Repair
Rust jacking occurs when corrosion develops between adjoining or layered sections of steel. As the corrosion builds, it can expand and force the sections of metal apart.
Left unaddressed, rust jacking can continue to affect the frame and surrounding areas.
MD Truck Repair provides rust jacking repair for heavy-duty truck frames. Our technicians can assess the affected area, determine the extent of the damage, and complete the appropriate repair.
Heavy-Duty Frame Welding
Cracks and other frame damage may require welding as part of the repair process.
MD Truck Repair has extensive in-house welding and fabrication capabilities, allowing our team to address a variety of heavy-duty frame and structural repairs.
The appropriate repair will depend on the location, material, and extent of the damage.
Signs Your Truck May Have Frame Damage
Some frame damage is easy to see, while other problems may first show up in the way the truck drives, tracks, or wears tires.
Signs that may indicate a frame problem include:
- Visible cracks in the frame
- Bent or warped frame rails
- Separation or expansion caused by rust jacking
- Uneven or unusual tire wear
- Body or components that no longer appear properly aligned
- Changes in steering, handling, or tracking
If you suspect frame damage, having the truck inspected can help determine what’s happening and whether a repair is needed.
Frame Alignment & Wheel Alignment
Frame problems can sometimes contribute to alignment, handling, tracking, or unusual tire wear.
MD Truck Repair can assess the truck to determine whether the problem involves the frame, wheel alignment, steering and suspension, or a combination of issues.
For trucks requiring wheel alignment, we also provide complete heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel alignment services.
Frame Repair & Custom Fabrication
Frame repair and custom fabrication require many of the same hands-on welding and metalworking capabilities, but they’re different services.
If your truck needs a custom-built or modified component in addition to frame repair, MD Truck Repair also has a dedicated custom fabrication area for one-off projects, repairs, and modifications.
Heavy-Duty Truck Frame Repair Since 1995
MD Truck Repair has served owner-operators, fleets, and businesses in the Edmonton area since 1995.
From assessing frame damage to welding, straightening, rust jacking repair, and frame correction, our team will look at the condition of your truck, explain what needs attention, and determine the appropriate repair.
Heavy-Duty Truck Frame Repair FAQs
How can I tell if my truck’s frame is damaged?
Visible cracks, bends or warping in the frame rails, uneven tire wear, components that appear out of alignment, rust jacking, or changes in steering and handling can all indicate possible frame damage. An inspection can determine the extent of the problem.
Can a cracked heavy-duty truck frame be repaired?
Many frame cracks can be repaired, depending on the location, severity, and overall condition of the frame. MD Truck Repair can assess the damage and determine whether repair is appropriate.
Can a bent truck frame be straightened?
Depending on the location and extent of the damage, a bent frame may be able to be straightened and corrected. The frame needs to be assessed before the appropriate repair can be determined.
What is rust jacking on a truck frame?
Rust jacking occurs when corrosion develops between adjoining sections of steel. As the corrosion expands, it can force the metal apart and eventually affect the frame and surrounding components.
Does MD Truck Repair repair rust jacking?
Yes. MD Truck Repair provides rust jacking repair for heavy-duty truck frames.
Does MD Truck Repair provide frame welding?
Yes. Welding may be used as part of a frame repair depending on the type, location, and extent of the damage.
Can frame damage cause uneven tire wear or alignment problems?
Yes. Frame alignment can affect how a truck tracks and how its tires wear. Steering, suspension, and wheel alignment problems can cause similar symptoms, so properly assessing the truck is important before determining the repair.
Does MD Truck Repair also provide custom fabrication?
Yes. Custom fabrication is a separate MD Truck Repair service. Our team can build, repair, and modify a variety of heavy-duty truck components in addition to performing frame repairs.
Need Your Truck Frame Looked At?
Whether you’ve found a crack, are dealing with rust jacking, or something about the truck simply doesn’t look or feel right, bring it to MD Truck Repair for an assessment.