1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmech · 10-15-2011, 10:28 AM

Hey, does anyone think that I should do any frame reinforcments on my 2wd 1 ton crew cab frame if I were to put a Duramax/Allison combo in it. Just plan to haul with it, nothing too extreme.

trout · 10-15-2011, 11:12 AM

id rather me safe then sorry but deffantly the front part here motor is

bikes&bowties · 10-15-2011, 01:23 PM

In my plans of putting a cummins in my crewcab. 1 Ton 2wd frame converted to 4x4. I don't plan to box the frame. I don't quite see the need.. If you're worried maybe just box it back to the middle of the cab...
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**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2011, 02:12 PM

What year truck?

gmech · 10-15-2011, 05:06 PM

Its a 1991, I am doing a 2wd Crew Cab shortbed. Converting 4wd into a 2wd, Ive got it posted on the projects board. AKA old man.

Goldfinger · 10-15-2011, 08:34 PM

Just put a few plates on the inside to box it . between the cab and bed on the inside add some flat plates because those are a weak spots. don't completely box them just as a few inches here and there and avoid putting them in places you need to get into for bolts. add another cross-member at the end for rigidity. that's all i can think of. Really the 1 ton frame is rather sturdy I've found it impossible to warp my 1/2 ton frame towing very heavy liquid trailers

10-15-2011, 10:28 AM	#1
gmech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake, Michigan Posts: 219	1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? Hey, does anyone think that I should do any frame reinforcments on my 2wd 1 ton crew cab frame if I were to put a Duramax/Allison combo in it. Just plan to haul with it, nothing too extreme.

10-15-2011, 11:12 AM	#2
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? id rather me safe then sorry but deffantly the front part here motor is __________________ Edited by staff

10-15-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: 1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? In my plans of putting a cummins in my crewcab. 1 Ton 2wd frame converted to 4x4. I don't plan to box the frame. I don't quite see the need.. If you're worried maybe just box it back to the middle of the cab... Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2011, 02:12 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? What year truck? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-15-2011, 05:06 PM	#5
gmech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake, Michigan Posts: 219	Re: 1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? Its a 1991, I am doing a 2wd Crew Cab shortbed. Converting 4wd into a 2wd, Ive got it posted on the projects board. AKA old man.

10-15-2011, 08:34 PM	#6
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: 1 Ton Frame Reinforcments???? Just put a few plates on the inside to box it . between the cab and bed on the inside add some flat plates because those are a weak spots. don't completely box them just as a few inches here and there and avoid putting them in places you need to get into for bolts. add another cross-member at the end for rigidity. that's all i can think of. Really the 1 ton frame is rather sturdy I've found it impossible to warp my 1/2 ton frame towing very heavy liquid trailers __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

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