Frame rust how bad is it?

[Lewy]

I just re-watched the first video he posted. When I see that frame flex in his hands, it scares me. In my opinion, it needs some serious repair/strengthening. But replacing the whole back end of the frame would be better, IF the front half really is good.

Would a front end of a frame do a lot of work when rwd towing?

Spoiler: Image

I'ma give up on this truck if its lied to me this whole time that the frame was good enough. Or if I can find a cheap frame/truck. Or turn this one into a parts truck.

 

[farmer]

Or if I can find a cheap frame/truck.

A frame swap isn't a cheap option, especially in the northeast. Expect to replace every bolt you have to remove, a be pleasantly surprised when you can reuse a couple. It turns into a restoration, and you wind up many thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours deep into a truck still worth a couple grand max.

It sucks, but the northeast kills vehicles. The more attached to trucks you get, the worse it gets, ask me how I know