Ranger repairable after roll over?

fizzicks · 11-17-2018, 02:47 PM

Rolled over about 2x, Everything mechanical is in order. Just body damage all around. Whats the possibility of just pooping that A pillar back into place so it can fit a windshield again? Or has the structure been pushed passed its limits? Images in link below

https://imgur.com/a/wRw6cSE

Dirtman · 11-17-2018, 03:03 PM

Did your insurance company total it? You will never get a windshield to seal properly again and yes it will have lost structural integrity. If you like the truck and its still mechanically sound your best bet would be to replace the whole cab with a junkyard truck. You may have titling issues either way depending on your state laws and what your insurance company wants to do.

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 11-17-2018, 04:03 PM

I agree, simpler to swap bodies.

RonD · 11-17-2018, 04:51 PM

FIRST..................see if frame is still straight, or can be straightened if its not

Never spend money on a wonky frame vehicle, waste of time and money

"Looks OK" is not good enough you have to measure

You can do a quick check with plumb bob and measuring tape

**adsm08** · 11-17-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzicks

Whats the possibility of just pooping that A pillar back into place so it can fit a windshield again?

Depends on how much fiber you eat.

Bird76Mojo · 11-17-2018, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adsm08

Depends on how much fiber you eat.

Dang. Beat me to it. lol

GB

Dirtman · 11-17-2018, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adsm08

Depends on how much fiber you eat.

Science!!!!!

Road Angels · 11-17-2018, 06:30 PM

If your going to roll it over again....just pound it out and live with it...but getting a window and door to seal again...buy RTV stock

**bobbywalter** · 11-17-2018, 08:25 PM

its workable....

both my rigs are smashed like that.

they only leak bad when it rains.....usually....mostly..

i would drive it.

scotts90ranger · 11-18-2018, 02:24 AM

My Ranger has been rolled but it was in the sand not pavement like yours from the looks of it... I drove mine back home ~300 miles, parked it for a while, took some measurements from another Ranger, pulled what was left of the windshield, pulled the rear window, pulled the roof skin, straightened it all out the best I could (used a "port a power" to get the A pillar and everything back to straight, pounded the dents out of the roof skin the best I could, welded it back on (and added some silicone body isolation spots like was in the roof when I took it apart) then put a windshield back in. That was 7 years ago or thereabouts, leaks some somewhere in the top passenger corner of the windshield but that's it.

It really depends on what your plans are, if you want it to be pristine and correct you'd need a new cab, but if you are going to be in a similar situation again and just want to have fun and don't care if it is perfect, get it close and workable.

11-17-2018, 02:47 PM	#1
fizzicks New Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 5 Vehicle Year: 2008 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger 2.3L Rep Power: 0	Ranger repairable after roll over? Rolled over about 2x, Everything mechanical is in order. Just body damage all around. Whats the possibility of just pooping that A pillar back into place so it can fit a windshield again? Or has the structure been pushed passed its limits? Images in link below https://imgur.com/a/wRw6cSE

11-17-2018, 04:51 PM	#4
RonD Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Posts: 12,172 Vehicle Year: 1994 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Rep Power: 55	FIRST..................see if frame is still straight, or can be straightened if its not Never spend money on a wonky frame vehicle, waste of time and money "Looks OK" is not good enough you have to measure You can do a quick check with plumb bob and measuring tape Last edited by RonD; 11-17-2018 at 04:59 PM.

11-17-2018, 06:30 PM	#8
Road Angels Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: cold as hell Posts: 443 Vehicle Year: 1999 Vehicle Make: Ranger Vehicle Model: standard cab I use this vehicle for: project and keeping off the streets Rep Power: 11	Roll over If your going to roll it over again....just pound it out and live with it...but getting a window and door to seal again...buy RTV stock

11-17-2018, 08:25 PM	#9
bobbywalter RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: woodhaven mi Posts: 18,018 Vehicle Year: 1988 Vehicle Make: FORD Vehicle Model: RANGERISH SORT OF THING I use this vehicle for: EVERYTHING My credo: it is easier to fix and understand than "her" Rep Power: 68	its workable.... both my rigs are smashed like that. they only leak bad when it rains.....usually....mostly.. i would drive it. __________________ 88 ranger ext cab low rider 4x4 propelled by 395 cubes of of non turbo SLOBBERIN DIESEL...BLAHHH...motating a 4l80 thats AUTHORITATIVELY turnin a ford 208 spinning 410 open dana 60s and whatever tire suits the mood that day. how ya like me now?

11-18-2018, 02:24 AM	#10
scotts90ranger Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 3,843 Vehicle Year: 1990 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: holding down the driveway Rep Power: 45	My Ranger has been rolled but it was in the sand not pavement like yours from the looks of it... I drove mine back home ~300 miles, parked it for a while, took some measurements from another Ranger, pulled what was left of the windshield, pulled the rear window, pulled the roof skin, straightened it all out the best I could (used a "port a power" to get the A pillar and everything back to straight, pounded the dents out of the roof skin the best I could, welded it back on (and added some silicone body isolation spots like was in the roof when I took it apart) then put a windshield back in. That was 7 years ago or thereabouts, leaks some somewhere in the top passenger corner of the windshield but that's it. It really depends on what your plans are, if you want it to be pristine and correct you'd need a new cab, but if you are going to be in a similar situation again and just want to have fun and don't care if it is perfect, get it close and workable. __________________ converted to 4x4, turbo'd the 2.3, 6" lift with 35's and 5.13 gears! Send e-mail instead of PM, box full...

11-17-2018, 03:03 PM	#2
Dirtman Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Over there ---> Posts: 457 Vehicle Year: 2009 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: ranger I use this vehicle for: Squishing jelly beans My credo: give me money. Rep Power: 3	Did your insurance company total it? You will never get a windshield to seal properly again and yes it will have lost structural integrity. If you like the truck and its still mechanically sound your best bet would be to replace the whole cab with a junkyard truck. You may have titling issues either way depending on your state laws and what your insurance company wants to do.

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