HELP. I’m not a mechanic but I am trying to fix my 03 ranger.

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I wanted to have it looked at before I put any body part back on. The only thing that seems like it could be a sign of frame issue is the passenger door now rubs on the panel in front of the door, the same side panel where the deer hit. But as I said drives STRAIGHT

Sounds like the fender got knocked back a bit. Not surprising.

 

[franklin2]

Sounds like the fender got knocked back a bit. Not surprising.

That's another thing. Most body panels have huge holes compared to the bolts that hold them on, or use those clip in speedy nuts in large holes. This lets everything be slid around and adjusted. That will be the most aggravating and time consuming part of this project, getting all the gaps even and the panels lined back up. Don't mess with it too long though, these things never did have very good even gaps from the factory.

 

[scotts90ranger]

When I wrecked my '97 a few years ago the whole fiberglass part that holds the headlights was broken and the headlights and bumper and the hood and fenders were bent a bit, I bought a big slide hammer kit for like $70 on amazon and used some primitive tools like carpentry stuff and pliers and pipe wrench and big adjustable wrenches and stuff and it actually looks pretty good... it's not complicated it's just a matter of finding a way to get the metal bent back where it should be...