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08-27-2010, 09:57 PM
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Frame question?
I went to pick up my frame off of my trailer tonight and noticed it gave a little more on the drivers side when i picked it up. It is like it is twisted. When i welded the step notch in i had it level and supported. I dont think it is a big deal, I hope not anyway. Has anyone noticed this on your frame. It lifts about two inches higher when you start to feel the wieght of it. I think once i get the wieght of the truck on it, it will be fine. Any comment or suggestions would be great, thanks again Daniel.
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08-27-2010, 10:09 PM
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Re: Frame question?
I think these frames are really flimsy when you start removing crossmembers.
How many factory crossmembers did you remove? I had a frame with the 3-speed crossmember, tranny crossmember, and trailing am crossmember all removed,... and it did seemed to twist easily. Nate Porter has a cool tubular crossmember that bolts on top of the frame in the rear to help stiffen things up.
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08-27-2010, 10:14 PM
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Re: Frame question?
It looks like this,...
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08-27-2010, 10:47 PM
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Re: Frame question?
at one time i had a lot of them removed, i have replaced them with a front dropmember, factory trailing arm crossmember, and a notch with a beefy bridge. i am only missing the trans. crossmember.
i was thinking when i installed the dropmember i tightened all the bolts on one side and then the other. maybe i should loosen them and tighten them from side to side. do you think this would help? |
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08-27-2010, 10:53 PM
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Re: Frame question?
That could help.
I think I woulld level it on a set of jack stands first. Then see if loosening all the Dropmember bolts makes it move any.
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08-27-2010, 11:41 PM
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Re: Frame question?
yep, i think i convinced myself, its not a big deal. it just tweeks me with all the time i have in this thing. that sure is a lot of bolts, but i will try it tommorrow.
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08-27-2010, 11:50 PM
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Re: Frame question?
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08-29-2010, 09:28 AM
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Re: Frame question?
how do i shortin a 1984 lwb to a swb bill gibson
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08-29-2010, 09:37 AM
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Re: Frame question?
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There are a few different threads, and others on the other two pages. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=1844028
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