Your 2016 Favorites: Questions

Posted on 16 February 2017 Print

Now that the new year is well underway, let’s take a look at some of your favorite things from 2016. Let's continue with your favorite questions.

Ask I-CAR questions are broken down into two categories, vehicle maker specific questions and I-CAR specific. Here are some of your Favorite Questions for each category in 2016:

Vehicle Specific Questions

  1. 2015-17 Ford F-Series Pickup
    Is there a procedure available for using SPRs or welding to replace the outer box side?
  2. Hyundai
    Does Hyundai have a sectioning procedure available?
  3. 2014 RAM 1500
    Is there a sectioning procedure available for the front upper rail (shotgun rail)

I-CAR Specific Questions

  1. What does I-CAR say about straightening a kink?
  2. What does I-CAR say about when a scan tool is required?
  3. What does I-CAR say about using a recycled quarter panel that has a hem flange similar to a door skin?

The questions found in each category with heavy hits, since we launched RTS, are listed at the bottom of most pages on the website. The topics cover many of the debated issues in the industry including recycled parts, general sectioning guidelines, kink vs. bend, sectioning procedures, and straightening issues.

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