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Old 07-16-2021, 09:49 PM   #1
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Skin separation at battery bins

My battery storage bins are seperating from the aluminum exterior skin and outside skin is buckling in about a quarter inch in a concave dimple approximately 4 inches wide 2 inches high ANYBODY ELSE
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Old 07-20-2021, 08:01 AM   #2
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This could be the dreaded frame separation. If so, the fix is straight-forward, but labor-intensive.

Post a few pics and we can help point you in the right direction.
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Old 07-20-2021, 08:03 AM   #3
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Can you post a pic please? I might have second possible cause but pics start it and possible follow up depending on what shows up.

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Will do tomorrow in the light
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