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11-01-2014, 02:08 PM
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Re: My new roller frame
Time to drop the body on to check wheelbase, ride height, etc. Still $500 worth of parts there....
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11-01-2014, 02:18 PM
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Re: My new roller frame
Still $500 worth of parts there....
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11-01-2014, 03:26 PM
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Re: My new roller frame
Yea I agree with that. But I want to get this truck on he road lol. So hopefully its right
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11-01-2014, 08:29 PM
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Re: My new roller frame
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If it's not the right wheel base they may have the rear out of position or the front clip out of position and you wont know until it's together. Kim |
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11-03-2014, 10:52 AM
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11-03-2014, 03:51 PM
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Re: My new roller frame
yeah it's 1" - 1.5" forward the clip has to move when you lower it. Even when you lower with a dropped axle, and lowered leafs, the center pin is moved 1" ahead of stock. It looks like it was installed correctly, just a bit to short.
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11-06-2014, 12:00 AM
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Re: My new roller frame
My clip was put in with the original wheelbase. So I had to move the cab back 1.5" and now it is perfect. Thankfully I'm changing to a 4 link rear suspension so I can extend the rear of the frame when I C-notch it and make the bed fit properly. So with that being said, don't worry it can be fixed. My wheelbase is 115 1/2".
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11-06-2014, 11:14 AM
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Re: My new roller frame
If you use the shortened frame couldn't you just trim a couple inches off the front of the bed sides and put it back together?
I am new to this era truck but just throwing out ideas. Me myself, is something on mine is too short I lengthen it, if it's too long I shorten it. It's just sheet metal or even frames are just metal. I am not an excellent welder so I apply a good tack and then call in my professional welder. He could weld a snot rocket to an ice cube "I sh*t u not". |
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11-06-2014, 11:30 AM
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Re: My new roller frame
Yea im not too sure on how to fix it. Im hoping it will be fine. I just need to sit the cab and fenders on a cfoss my fingers. Cuz welding stuff is out of my league
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11-06-2014, 04:55 PM
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