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I need to Replace the frame on 2002 Avalanche 2500 4x4

BocaJoe

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Hello Everyone,

I have a 2002 Avalanche 2500 4x4 with ONLY 67,000 miles. Unfortunately, it was an Alaska Truck and now frames is rusted. I went to couple of body shops and both recommended to change the frame but this not a project they handle.  I love the truck and want to keep it so I'm looking for a good shop to handle the project from finding a donor truck to swapping the frame. I live in South Florida but I travel everywhere for work so I can visit any shop in the US and when I find the right place I'll ship the truck. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated...  Please email Ges8882 @ gmail or TXT 561-202-888two. Thanks.
 
First welcome to the website and AV ownership.

I would guess that there would be some Hotrod/custom car shops in Florida that would handle that kind of job. The problem might be in finding a rust free frame that would fit a 17 year old 2500 AV. My guess it would have to be from a 2002-2006 2500 AV or maybe a 2500 Suburban and not a Silverado or Tahoe. The other option would be to contact a good quality custom frame business to see if they can make a new frame for you, only hitch may be titling a custom frame on existing 2002 body.
One shop in my area that could do that job is Fantomworks but they normally stick to older cars,trucks,boats, planes and helicopters. I do think one of the mechanics drive a first gen AV so maybe they will make an exception and work on a 2002 Av?
I would consider filling out the job request form on their website and give details of your job you want. They will call or email you back.
Or if you can visit during one of their shop tours you can ask the owner of the shop directly after you see their workshop.
https://www.fantomworks.com/
 
Yukon XL uses the same frame also part  (15873154). Price around 3,500.00



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Thanks for the feedback I'll keep looking for nearby shop but I have a feeling I'll have better luck up north. Turning my truck into a custom truck may be another option to explore.
 
Holy c!!! The whole FRAME is available as a replacement part???!!! "Dimensions 18.90 in ? 209.20 in ? 57.80 in, it has a weight of 504.56 pounds".
 
www.car-part.com/ Found a few.
 
Car-part seems to be a good source, now I just need to find the right shop to handle the project. Thank you guys for the tips..
 
I have a 05 black 2500 for sale starting to have oil pressure issues. New tires and other new parts no rust. $8000 is what I am trying to get. Just sits there 150000 miles
 
Send me some pics of the frame and the inside to ges8882 @ gmail and I'll take a look and we'll see if we can make a deal.

Where is the truck located?



 
Hello Everyone,

I have a 2002 Avalanche 2500 4x4 with ONLY 67,000 miles. Unfortunately, it was an Alaska Truck and now frames is rusted. I went to couple of body shops and both recommended to change the frame but this not a project they handle. I love the truck and want to keep it so I'm looking for a good shop to handle the project from finding a donor truck to swapping the frame. I live in South Florida but I travel everywhere for work so I can visit any shop in the US and when I find the right place I'll ship the truck. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated... Please email Ges8882 @ gmail or TXT 561-202-888two. Thanks.
Not an Alaska thing. Everyone that has seen a winter is rotted from the fwd shock crossmember back to the bumper.
 
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