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11-14-2011, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: McDonough,GA
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Do flex?
Had to change a flat the other day and when I jacked up the truck, it had massive chassis flex. And to get started I lifted on lower a arm not chassis. anybody else have this issue. not trying to make a g machine. but this much twist is torque loss at the wheels.
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11-15-2011, 12:33 AM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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Re: Do flex?
These old trucks were built to flex
 If I drop my Longhorn into a "cloverleaf", that states 25mph....runnin 55 goin in, & 75 coming out. turninright, but steerin left....she is long, & she slides slow & easy(take 2 lanes totally crossed up), & I have been there  crazyL
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11-15-2011, 11:50 AM
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Just a car guy
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: New Washington, IN
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Re: Do flex?
The frame is built like a ladder. It is easy to twist. And triangles to make it stiffer.
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11-15-2011, 01:59 PM
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I am a Referee of life.
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: Do flex?
Almost all ladder frame vehicles flex.They usually use some of that flex to absorb road fluctuations.So when you see a drag racer that doesn't run that quick but has a roll cage,that's why.They use the cage to create rigidity in the frame.Adding triangles will stop "racking" but not actual flex.Unless they are triangulated to help strengthen and solidify the cage.
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