Re: [DML] crumple tube

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is much more likely that the crumple tubes are just rusted out.
Once they rust bad enough they can't hold the front parts in place
anymore and the structure collapses. The other problem was the sway
bar. The factory added reenforcing brackets to spread the load. If you
don't have them that will contribute to the problem.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Erik Geerdink <dmcerik@xxxx> wrote:
> My front crumple tube on my old frame was collapsing on both sides.
 While talking to another Delorean owner with a lot of experience, he
said that was fromthe weight of the car as you brake being sent to the fr







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