Heavy-Duty Wrecker Body Remounts, Subframe Refurbishment & Custom Fleet Paint
Save 35%–45% compared to a brand-new heavy wrecker build by refurbishing and remounting your proven Century, Vulcan, or Chevron recovery body onto a new Class 5–8 chassis.
Century Heavy-Duty Integrated Wrecker Body Remount onto New Peterbilt Chassis
Incoming unit after 780,000 highway recovery miles: fatigued chassis powertrain paired with a structurally sound Century integrated boom.
Incoming Condition: Corroded subframe rails, weeping main boom and underlift cylinders, oxidized modular aluminum compartments, and brittle wiring harness after 9 Midwest winters of road-salt exposure.
Completed remount mounted on a brand-new Peterbilt chassis with fresh PPG Commercial metallic paint and full FMVSS / DOT certification.
Completed Restoration: Media-blasted and epoxy-primed subframe, 100% new Parker hydraulic hoses and resealed cylinders, new Chelsea hot-shift PTO, custom metallic fleet paint in our 60-ft downdraft booth, and upgraded Whelen LED lighting.
Our 5-Stage Heavy-Duty Wrecker Body Remounts Process
Structural & Hydraulic Audit
Laser frame measurement, boom and underlift pin/bushing wear inspection, and full hydraulic cylinder pressure audit.
Crane Teardown & Media Blast
Overhead crane demount from the retired chassis, media blasting subframe scale and corrosion, and zinc-rich epoxy primer application.
Bodywork & Downdraft Paint
Aluminum and composite toolbox restoration, new compression door seals, and custom PPG fleet color matching in our 60-ft booth.
New Chassis Mount & Hydraulics
Precision 34" frame mounting, new Grade-8 shear plates, new Chelsea hot-shift PTO pump, and 100% fresh Parker hydraulic hose routing.
Load Test & DOT Certification
Full winch and stinger boom load test, wireless remote calibration, emergency lighting test, and federal FMVSS/DOT certification label.
Body Shop Capabilities & Production Bays
Overhead Bridge Cranes & Heavy Bays
High-capacity overhead bridge cranes in Waterford safely lift 25-ton to 50-ton integrated wrecker bodies and rotators off retired chassis.
60-Foot Heated Downdraft Paint Booth
Accommodates full-length Class 8 tandem/tri-axle wreckers and carriers using PPG Delfleet Evolution polyurethane finishes.
In-House Hydraulic Cylinder & Valve Rebuild
Resealing main lift, extension, tilt, and wheel-lift cylinders with genuine Miller Industries seal kits and bench pressure testing.
Custom Weatherproof Electrical Looming
Complete replacement of aged tail light, marker, strobe, and LODAR/Scanreco remote harnesses to prevent winter salt shorts.
Direct Commercial Insurance Billing & Section 179 Remount Financing
Our estimators work directly with commercial trucking and towing insurance adjusters on collision claims, and our finance team can bundle a new replacement Cab & Chassis with complete body remount labor.
Recent Body Shop & Remount Gallery
Freshly painted Century wrecker body remounted with new LED scene lighting and PTO hydraulics.
Rollback subframe and deck rail inspection prior to final hydraulic load testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most fleet operators save between 35% and 45% compared to purchasing both a new chassis and a new heavy-duty recovery body, because the structural steel/aluminum boom and body retain decades of service life when properly refurbished.
Dave DeGrave
Towing Production & Remount Manager
Waterford, WI • 262-514-4000
Planning a wrecker body remount onto a new chassis or need a commercial frame & collision estimate? Send us photos of your unit and VIN for a fast turnaround quote.
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Send us photos of your current wrecker body or collision damage along with your VIN. Our body shop estimators coordinate directly with your commercial insurance adjuster or fleet manager.
