How to lay frame while running rally wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wancosc356** · 06-04-2009, 12:50 AM

Hey guys. Im sure that this has been asked before. I was looking at drop members and 4 link kits. They are pretty pricey. Are they really necessary to lay frame on a truck that will be running 15x8 rallys with 235/75 -255/75 tires? I haven't decided on the tire size yet. Id appreciate any input. Thanks

**special-K** · 06-04-2009, 05:45 AM

Can`t you just leave the springs out?

**lolife99** · 06-04-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Hey guys. Im sure that this has been asked before. I was looking at drop members and 4 link kits. They are pretty pricey. Are they really necessary to lay frame on a truck that will be running 15x8 rallys with 235/75 -255/75 tires? I haven't decided on the tire size yet. Id appreciate any input. Thanks

yes.
You need to search around in the "suspension section". Type in "laying frame". The design of the front suspension keeps these trucks from laying out. So a Dropmember or frame "Z",... and a combination of things is neccessary.

**wancosc356** · 06-04-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Can`t you just leave the springs out?

Hahaha. I sure can.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

yes.
You need to search around in the "suspension section". Type in "laying frame". The design of the front suspension keeps these trucks from laying out. So a Dropmember or frame "Z",... and a combination of things is neccessary.

Oh ok. Yeah. I am familiar with my options, just wasnt sure if it was needed since Im not gonna be running 22s. Thanks.

Jim_PA · 06-04-2009, 02:22 PM

Weld another frame underneath the one you already have

big_al_71 · 06-04-2009, 02:24 PM

Dont put wheels on and drive on the rotors and drums...

Go to the suspension section and do a search you will find lots of info there..
good luck!!!

*Shane* · 06-04-2009, 02:57 PM

Leaving the springs out won't enable you to lay frame either ... you will need to replace or modify the front cross member in order to get the frame rails on terra firma.

**wancosc356** · 06-04-2009, 04:00 PM

hahahaha. I appreciate all the great ideas. I guess Im just gonna save up and do it the right way....as much as welding another frame under the current sounds like a great idea, Im gonna have to pass.

06-04-2009, 12:50 AM	#1
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	How to lay frame while running rally wheels? Hey guys. Im sure that this has been asked before. I was looking at drop members and 4 link kits. They are pretty pricey. Are they really necessary to lay frame on a truck that will be running 15x8 rallys with 235/75 -255/75 tires? I haven't decided on the tire size yet. Id appreciate any input. Thanks

06-04-2009, 05:45 AM	#2
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06-04-2009, 02:22 PM	#5
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: How to lay frame while running rally wheels? Weld another frame underneath the one you already have

06-04-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: How to lay frame while running rally wheels? Dont put wheels on and drive on the rotors and drums... Go to the suspension section and do a search you will find lots of info there.. good luck!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-04-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How to lay frame while running rally wheels? Leaving the springs out won't enable you to lay frame either ... you will need to replace or modify the front cross member in order to get the frame rails on terra firma.

06-04-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: How to lay frame while running rally wheels? hahahaha. I appreciate all the great ideas. I guess Im just gonna save up and do it the right way....as much as welding another frame under the current sounds like a great idea, Im gonna have to pass.



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