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killer86

11-09-2010 06:10 PM

Cracked Frame

The frame on my 86 is starting to crack around the steering box area, what is the best way to get this fixed?

hugger6933

11-09-2010 06:13 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

grind into the crack with a die grinder then wire weld up the crack grind down the excess bead . Jim

babyJay

11-09-2010 06:20 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

After you get it welded there are reinforcement kits you can by to put on there, I remember reading about them once.

tantrumpipeline

11-09-2010 06:43 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

check out coloradok5.com i think off road design builds a kit for this

LONGHAIR

11-09-2010 08:10 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

It's a pretty common thing and yes it can be repaired. "How" depends upon the severity of the cracking.

monza1979

11-09-2010 08:15 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

ORD makes a great kit for frame repairs in this area http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm i built my own and am in process of boxing in that section of the frame for more durability.

1BadSS

11-09-2010 08:36 PM

Re: Cracked Frame

LMC sells a reinforcement kit for our trucks.

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