18 Ft Frame Straightener | Drive-On Tubular Steel Deck

The 18-foot deck length accommodates standard passenger cars, pickup trucks, and most SUVs and light commercial vehicles. The drive-on design with tubular steel deck allows any vehicle to be driven onto the platform without lifting equipment. Confirm the vehicle wheelbase against the effective tie-down span before attempting to fixture extended-wheelbase vehicles.

The vehicle drives onto the steel deck and is anchored at the pinch welds, rocker panels, or frame rails using clamps and chains. Pulling towers or portable hydraulic ram systems apply measured pulling force to the damaged structural areas while the vehicle is anchored to the deck. Multiple pull points can be configured for complex multi-direction collision damage.

The frame rack is compatible with portable hydraulic pulling towers, floor-mounted pulling posts, and chain-and-ram systems. The anchor rails on the deck accept standard pinch weld clamps and rocker panel brackets used across major frame system brands. Confirm clamp compatibility with your pulling system before purchasing the rack.

Weight capacity is listed in the product specification sheet. The tubular steel construction distributes load across the full deck length. Ensure the floor beneath the rack is rated for the combined vehicle and rack weight. Concrete shop floors of standard 4-inch thickness support most passenger vehicles. Consult a structural engineer for older facilities.

The drive-on design allows temporary positioning without floor anchoring. For production collision repair, bolt-down anchor points improve pulling accuracy by preventing rack movement under high hydraulic loads. Most shops permanently anchor the rack to the floor for safety and pulling precision, especially when applying multi-directional simultaneous pull configurations.