[B](91-94 EX)[/B] Interchangeable Chassis Parts ??

[Exp-Wi.]

Hi Guys, I recently acquired a 93 XLT as a project vehicle. It has some front end damage, but I got a pretyy good deal on it, so I have been putting it back together as parts become available to me (and as my budget will allow) . I thought the body was the extent of the damage, but now I find out there is also some frame damage. I am not sure as to the extent of the damage but my friend who is a mechanic told me I might be better off finding a different frame . From what he said it appears one side of the frame has been pushed backwards and the motor mounts are twisted. Anyway here is my questions: A. Does anyone know about interchangability of chassis parts/ frames/ motor mounts etc. between 1st generation explorers, (91 to 93 in particular) ? B. Has anyone had good experience with shops who claim they can straighten frames ie. quality, price, etc. I hope I'm posting this in the right forum ?Thanks in advance for any feedback,
Bruce.

 

[X-1]

Most of the time, it can be straightened enough to drive, but will never be right, try to find one with a blown motor, or trans, and swap your good stuff to it, it is hard to get them right again, and parts from a 91-94 should swap out, minor differences.

 

[jimbo74]

Do some research of frame shops, i had an entire front clip on mine installed and fenders and hood installed and frame straightened for $1100 all my own parts and no paint.... a friend of a friend owns a body shop... and his shop is in a ghetto shop type only district, but ialways noticed nice cars at the shop, and igot a good deal, so i said, what the heck, and let him do the work..... the original estimate to fix it was about $7500 with new parts.... i got my own parts for about $500 then a radiator for $300 and the work performed for $1100 ... so less than $2000