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08-09-2007, 02:21 AM
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channeling front A-frame section
Just wondering how hard is it to channel the front a-frame section of these trucks. Want to lower it without using any spindles or cut coils to keep that factory ride, just wondering though, since I can't afford the porterbuilt front end
 . some pictures would be very helpful.
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08-09-2007, 06:06 AM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
if you are referring to moving the crossmember up into the frame there was a lengthy thread here a few years ago. something like X-member drop or something.
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08-10-2007, 01:08 AM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
Dunno if this is what you're thinking, but here ya go
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251067 |
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08-10-2007, 11:02 AM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=60649
Here's a great thread... the most replied to thread on the Suspension board... Rg Rg
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08-10-2007, 11:30 AM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
Sectioning the cross member will get you 1.25-1.50 inches, depending on how much grinding you want to do. It's a pretty easy task as long as you can cut and weld. You can also "Z" the frame to pick up a few more inches but in doing so you create a wealth of other interference problems to correct. It's a pretty involved process. If you swap in a disc front end you can use drop spindles for 2.5-3 inches (depending on what year front end you use) and still keep the factory ride.
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08-10-2007, 04:40 PM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
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08-10-2007, 04:59 PM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
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Lot's of info there, for sure. Rg
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08-11-2007, 02:51 AM
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Re: channeling front A-frame section
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