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08-16-2024, 04:41 PM
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Welding vs Bolt In
My C notch is all bolted in. Any advantages to welding it in after it it bolted in ?
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08-17-2024, 07:49 AM
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Re: Welding vs Bolt In
Yes. Over time the bolts will stretch and loosen up a bit with frame flex
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08-17-2024, 08:47 AM
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Re: Welding vs Bolt In
If you don't do a lot of towing and
Maybe plan on lowering it more in the near future, I would leave it. If you like the Stance and do any Heavy Towing, I would defiantly weld it and take the bolts out and use a copper spoon as a backer and weld the bolt holes up. Here's an Old Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=357911
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08-17-2024, 04:04 PM
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Re: Welding vs Bolt In
No reason not to do both. Kind of depends on you welding skills.
On my 68 C10 with a C notch I bought the frame with the weld in C notch already installed. Not sure of the previous owners welding skills I added bolts and boxed the inside of the frame with 3/16" steel plate. |
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08-19-2024, 12:45 PM
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Re: Welding vs Bolt In
Boxing the frame is a great idea. Give me a chance to use the brand new plasma cutter and tig welder that I just bought. I will just leave the bolts weld it up and box the frame. Firm believer in overkill.
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08-21-2024, 10:36 AM
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Re: Welding vs Bolt In
Welds & bolts; especially if not a certified welder.
As for boxing, it will be better boxed but still won't be as strong as stock since the C-channels strength is in its height. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=457037
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