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Old 09-03-2011, 04:44 PM   #26
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Re: 83 C10 - short bed - c-notch

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ok so basically get __ gu steel and cut it to the SAME dimensions as my OEM frame then just weld it on all ends?
no just cut it to fill the open gap on your frame
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Old 09-05-2011, 01:18 AM   #27
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Re: 83 C10 - short bed - c-notch

oh ok so ill be welding the new piece to the inside of the C of the frame
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Old 09-05-2011, 10:22 AM   #28
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Re: 83 C10 - short bed - c-notch

Sounds like you found the flexing (Frame) GF that won't go away. Thats why I settled for a flip and beefed the springs. I can still carry a load.
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