Many local people know AGCO as the shop that can straighten frames. This is certainly as true today as it was in 1974.  Today many vehicles no longer have a separate frame.  Instead they are of uni-body construction. This means that the body of the vehicle has structural components that now replace the frame.

Although a uni-body is not technically a frame, they can still be repaired by the professionals at AGCO.  In fact the need for accuracy is even greater with uni-body construction.  Many people are shocked to learn their vehicle has sustained damage to it’s structure.  These components sustain damage in a number of ways.

Frame and uni-body damage is often thought of as being associated with a wreck. Wrecks account for a lot of the damage that occurs, but by no means all of it. Hitting a curve or even a large pothole can damage the uni-body and cause the vehicle to be unable to be aligned.

Vehicles that have been wrecked and repaired sometimes still have frame damage that was not properly addressed at the time of repair. Improper towing, running into a ditch, even driving off the edge of a driveway sometimes damages vehicle structures.

Uni-body damage can result in rapid tire wear, vibration, a leaning vehicle and even parts that wear out too fast. Proper repair always begins with a thorough diagnosis and for this AGCO is well known.

Frame repair is performed using a large hydraulic machine designed for the purpose. It is capable of multiple pulls simultaneously and monitoring original factory measuring points. A thorough knowledge of metals used in vehicle construction is also necessary. High strength steel (HSS), high strength low alloy (HSLA) and even martensitic steels are used in construction of modern vehicles. Proper welding and straightening technique must be used to avoid damage to these components.

If you find that you have a bent frame or uni-body, or just suspect that you may, we can handle it. We can measure and analyze your vehicle and tell you if you have a problem. If there is a problem AGCO can likely repair it.

We can also weld and replace sections of your frame. Even though it may not be bent, many things cause damage to frames and uni-bodies. Rust and corrosion can eat away sections and we can repair it. Broken and cracked frames can also be repaired.

Often during restoration of older vehicles AGCO can fabricate needed components if they are no longer available. If you have a frame or uni-body problem, AGCO is the place to go.  Give us a call at (225) 291-6900. AGCO will get you straight.