In the world of logistics, the Iveco Evri Truck is a workhorse known for its reliability on busy delivery routes. However, even the toughest vehicles are no match for a significant side impact. We recently took in a unit that looked “okay” to the untrained eye but was hiding a serious structural secret.

The impact to the off-side (O/S) body was sharp enough to do more than just dent the panels—it shifted the entire core of the vehicle.

The Hidden Danger: The 10mm Shift

When we talk about a 10mm chassis move, it might sound small. In reality, 10mm is a massive deviation in vehicle geometry.

A chassis that is out of alignment by even a fraction of an inch causes a “domino effect” of mechanical issues:

• Crab-walking: The truck won’t track straight down the road.

• Rapid Tyre Wear: You can scrub through a brand-new set of tyres in weeks.

• Stress Fractures: The substructure begins to pull against its mounting points, leading to long-term failure.

The Repair Roadmap

1. Chassis Realignment

Using our precision pulling equipment, we anchored the Iveco and applied hydraulic force to counteract the impact. We didn’t stop until the frame was pulled back within factory tolerances. Correcting that 10mm shift is the difference between a truck that feels “shaky” and one that drives like new.

2. Substructure Rebuild

The impact had crushed the O/S body supports. We didn’t just “patch” the damage; we performed a full substructure rebuild. This involved removing the damaged sections and welding in reinforced supports to ensure the body is once again a solid, safe shell for cargo.

3. Final Wheel Alignment

Once the “skeleton” was straight, we moved to the “limbs.” A full wheel alignment was carried out to ensure that the steering geometry was perfectly synchronized with the newly straightened chassis.

Back on the Road

Precision is our bread and butter at Big Truck Repairs. This Iveco Evri Truck left our workshop with its structural integrity fully restored, ready to get back to the high-mileage demands of the courier industry.

Business Owner Note: If your driver reports the steering “feeling light” or the truck “pulling” after a minor bump, it’s often a sign of a shifted chassis. Catching a 10mm move early saves the cost of a full body failure later.