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dammitmitchell · 08-31-2009, 10:58 PM

hey gents, nearing the end of my project here and now it's getting to time for the rocker pannel repair
i was wondering
has anyone or does anyone have a reccomendation for running some square tubing below my rockers for a slider bar or a additional lift point?

got any ideas?
i was thinking two or three inch square tube, then i can run the supports to the frame and bolt/weld them to the frame

wanting to do this the same time i make an "X" for my rear frame
i'll be putting a trailer hitch in (just bolt on) but then boxing the frame near it with pretty much a large "X" so while im tugging folks out of the mud i quit twisting parts back there...

thanks for inputs... and pictures are even better!

vtblazer · 09-01-2009, 06:50 AM

Two option's:

Go square tubing or perhaps something more...

If you were closer, I'd give you the square tubing I pulled off.

vtblazer · 09-01-2009, 06:52 AM

Couple more pics of the square tubing and how it's mounted, sorry those are all I have.

Burt4x4 · 09-01-2009, 10:23 AM

My gallery is down at the moment so no pics to share...

I used 2x3 square tubing. But I removed both outer and inner rockers(rusted) and welded the tubing directly to the rocker box and body pillers....basically cut out a spot, floor jacked up the tubing welded it in place

dammitmitchell · 09-01-2009, 03:39 PM

nice thanks gents!

onlyifihadachevy · 09-01-2009, 11:18 PM

Was going to say what they said, and you could weld some a sheet of steel with dimples onto the tubes.
I think what your thinking about the back x would work too, but at the end of the frame hammer some c channel on then weld it it will make the frame more solid. similar to this but ending over the rails.

84 400 · 09-02-2009, 02:08 PM

just be careful how and where u mount it. These frames are designed to twist right after the cab and a solid mount strattling this point will cause tears if not done right. I think petersons did a write up on this on a CUCV they where building . I want to ad some to mine also rock sliders seem very usefull. I know alot of companies make em for K5's but have not seen any for trucks. ORD had talked about it but i don't think they ended up doing it.

Here is the article!
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpa...k_3/index.html

08-31-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	slider bar/ additional jack point hey gents, nearing the end of my project here and now it's getting to time for the rocker pannel repair i was wondering has anyone or does anyone have a reccomendation for running some square tubing below my rockers for a slider bar or a additional lift point? got any ideas? i was thinking two or three inch square tube, then i can run the supports to the frame and bolt/weld them to the frame wanting to do this the same time i make an "X" for my rear frame i'll be putting a trailer hitch in (just bolt on) but then boxing the frame near it with pretty much a large "X" so while im tugging folks out of the mud i quit twisting parts back there... thanks for inputs... and pictures are even better! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

09-01-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point Two option's: Go square tubing or perhaps something more... If you were closer, I'd give you the square tubing I pulled off. Attached Images

09-01-2009, 06:52 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point Couple more pics of the square tubing and how it's mounted, sorry those are all I have. Attached Images

09-01-2009, 10:23 AM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point My gallery is down at the moment so no pics to share... I used 2x3 square tubing. But I removed both outer and inner rockers(rusted) and welded the tubing directly to the rocker box and body pillers....basically cut out a spot, floor jacked up the tubing welded it in place __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-01-2009, 03:39 PM	#5
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point nice thanks gents! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

09-01-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point Was going to say what they said, and you could weld some a sheet of steel with dimples onto the tubes. I think what your thinking about the back x would work too, but at the end of the frame hammer some c channel on then weld it it will make the frame more solid. similar to this but ending over the rails. __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300 Last edited by onlyifihadachevy; 09-01-2009 at 11:22 PM.

09-02-2009, 02:08 PM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: slider bar/ additional jack point just be careful how and where u mount it. These frames are designed to twist right after the cab and a solid mount strattling this point will cause tears if not done right. I think petersons did a write up on this on a CUCV they where building . I want to ad some to mine also rock sliders seem very usefull. I know alot of companies make em for K5's but have not seen any for trucks. ORD had talked about it but i don't think they ended up doing it. Here is the article! http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/brandpa...k_3/index.html __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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