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04-26-2006, 04:07 AM
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frame problem
do you think i shoud replace the single frame rail, complete frame, complete front section or ? the frame has a crack that someone put bird crap welds all over.
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04-26-2006, 04:52 AM
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Iron Thunder
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Re: frame problem
i would say cut the bad pach out and repach it wright, my 2 cents.
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04-26-2006, 12:14 PM
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Re: frame problem
What year is the truck, and is it a 4x4?
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04-26-2006, 03:59 PM
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Re: frame problem
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04-26-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: frame problem
JC Whitney sells a repair panel for that area. The paticular area is prone to cracking due to the excess stress from the steering componets.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...000644/c-10614 It says 4x4 only but it should give you some ideas for repairing your frame Hope this helps Shane
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04-26-2006, 06:30 PM
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Re: frame problem
Yeah, its common for a 4x4 to crack there, but I've never seen a 2wd crack before before...
The frame rails between the 74 and the 86 should be the same, less the very front of the rail where the bumper bolts on.
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04-28-2006, 10:52 PM
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Re: frame problem
Find a heavy truck repair shop with a licensed welder on staff. My industry is used to repairing/modifing frames.
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04-29-2006, 12:48 AM
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Re: frame problem
 I'm doing it myself. I forgot to mention that i am a licensed and certified welder. I'll post pics when I get some.
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05-20-2006, 02:19 AM
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Re: frame problem
well i said i would update so here are progess pics. these are of the frame rail that i am using. it is a little shorter, but it has to work, because i went to two wrecking yards and there was one frame between the two that had already been cut. fudge!!
         
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