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2005 Silverado Z71 Frame Rot.
RivGuy posted a topic in 1988-1999 Chevrolet & GMC C/K GMT400 Platform
Recently bought a 1995 Chevy Silverado, ext cab, Z71 with frame rot from a dealer. Prior to buying the truck I was allowed to put it up on a lift and inspect it. That's when I saw the right frame rail rotted in a length of about one foot as well as the the crossmember tube that the upper shocks mount to rotted. That wasn't the end of the rot. The right rear spring shackle was rotted and need replacement and the crossmember that is above the spare tire was rotted through. Thankfully I was able to bring the truck to a shop that does a lot of frame repair, welding and heavy duty truck repair. I got an estimate of not to exceed a certain amount and took that to the dealer trying to sell this apparently very nice truck. I say very nice because it was obviously taken well care of by the owner before selling it off, probably due to the frame rot. It is fully loaded with all the options, aftermarket wheels and a full stainless exhaust, etc, etc.. I liked the truck and was sure of the shops capabilities to cut the rotted part of the frame rail out and weld in a new section as well as removing all the other rusted parts and fabbing new parts to make the undercarriage of this truck like new for less than $2,000.00. The dealer knew he couldn't sell the truck to anyone knowing of the rot and rust issues and he knew he couldn't run it down the auction line and have another dealer buy it and ruin his reputation so he agreed to sell it to me very cheap. With 119,00 miles and the exterior body perfect and the interior with no defects I got the truck for $4500.00. Add the max of $2,000.00 and a set of new tires $750.00, I think I got a good deal. All the brake lines and fuel lines are new as well as many other parts. I've read on here of other peoples woes of encountering unexpected frame rot, but I walked into this deal knowing what I got and also knowing the expertise of the shop doing the work. The shop is extremely large with many qualified welders, frame stabilizing equipment, etc. Also they will sandblast the frame rails first and then perform the work for the money I mentioned. I can't wait to get it home next week and be able to post some pic's of the work done underneath as well the exterior and interior of the truck. Hopefully I'll get a lot more miles out of it when it's done.
