# Cracked Frame **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 10, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-frame/17943 "2008-08-10T17:06:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jeffbiby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@jeffbiby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffbiby)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-frame/17943/1 "2008-08-10T17:06:21Z")
I have a 1995 Toyota 4X4 pickup with 140,000 miles. It was recently diagnosed with a cracked frame and in need of two lower control arms. My question: can the frame be welded to repair it, and how safe will it be? ---
**Author:** ![lrakus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e0b2c6/32.png) [@lrakus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lrakus)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-frame/17943/2 "2008-08-10T17:23:47Z")
1995, it is a little unclear of the vehicles history except 4x4(offroad) and year. If a vehicle can be cut in half and have another half welded to it, your toyota frame can certainly be repaired. I would consider whether the crack resulted from rust and a salt environment or an offroad activity. If it is cracked from rust, it is less likely to be able to be repaired with a long term safe fix. Be sure that a reputable auto body specialist performs an inspection and recommendation. It is hard to say without evaluation of all factors. ---
**Author:** ![mshugna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@mshugna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mshugna)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-frame/17943/3 "2008-08-10T17:28:23Z")
Before doing anything check with a toyota dealership…I heard that there was a recall of pickups for frame corrosion and toyota is repurchasing the vehicles… ---
**Author:** ![grampy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a9adbd/32.png) [@grampy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grampy)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2008, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-frame/17943/4 "2008-08-10T21:59:54Z")
Ya,check with Toyota on their re-call first. I wouldn’t try to repair a vehicle with a cracked frame, as you don’t know how much the rest of the frame has been stressed.