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CARDOC · 01-03-2010, 01:54 AM

here's my first z-ed frame job. i am still boxing the frame. the only question i found is how do i center the front wheels in the finder well?

i am leaving as ugly as yo see it! any questions or comments welcome.

3r!c84 · 01-03-2010, 02:16 AM

nice truck i like the old beat up stock truck SLAMMED to the ground.what do u mean"how do i center the front wheels in the finder well?" what did u use upfront? airbags ?,drop spindles ?

CARDOC · 01-03-2010, 02:23 AM

we zed the rear frame 6 inches and the front 4 inches. the tires sit back 1.75 inches in the finder well. im thinking the only way to correct this is to add the difference in before i finish the front z. but yes im addig 3inch drop spindles and bags.

3r!c84 · 01-03-2010, 02:28 AM

ohh i see.you have to add the 1.75 inches to the frame to make it longer?
do all the rest of the bolts line u right?

OARNGESI · 01-03-2010, 04:06 AM

Why the 6 inch z isnt that alittle bit much either way it looks good down low

OARNGESI · 01-03-2010, 04:07 AM

Never mind the first time i read it i thought it said 6 in the front

68GenIII · 01-03-2010, 12:15 PM

If the wheels moved in the wheel opening then the Z wasnt cut right. If its at an angle at all its going to change your wheelbase. It needs to be at a perfect 90 degree angle to the ground or perpendicular to the frame.

SCOTI · 01-03-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GenIII

If the wheels moved in the wheel opening then the Z wasnt cut right. If its at an angle at all its going to change your wheelbase. It needs to be at a perfect 90 degree angle to the ground or perpendicular to the frame.

It needs to be a 90° cut if there's no change intended for the overall wheelbase.

If the spindle centerline is to be moved forward to center the wheels in the opening @ the much lower height, the Z needs to be done @ an angle or material needs to be added to increase the wheelbase.

3r!c84 · 01-03-2010, 02:46 PM

thank you thats what i was gona say

and is all the bolt holes lining up???

CARDOC · 01-03-2010, 10:37 PM

ok. today not much progress, we pulled the cab and pressure washed the frame. yes yesterdays pic was a mock up with the front end at a 4 inch z. have ordered the spindles and waiting on them to be installed before we weld the front z. as far as the tire being toward the rear of the fender, this is how they are at factory height but its not noticed until it sits low. we will be adding 1.75 inches to the wheel base to fix the uglyness. thanks for everyone replys. this site with all on it is very informing.

3r!c84 · 01-03-2010, 10:42 PM

nice kubota man.i work with my naber at kubota down here in fl.

CARDOC · 01-07-2010, 03:08 PM

Whats the reason some folks are cupping the front bags in the lower control arms? no updates here im still waiting on drop spindles

01-03-2010, 01:54 AM	#1
CARDOC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: COLLEGE STATION TEXAS Posts: 9	Rough-N-Low here's my first z-ed frame job. i am still boxing the frame. the only question i found is how do i center the front wheels in the finder well? i am leaving as ugly as yo see it! any questions or comments welcome. Attached Images

01-03-2010, 02:16 AM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Rough-N-Low nice truck i like the old beat up stock truck SLAMMED to the ground.what do u mean"how do i center the front wheels in the finder well?" what did u use upfront? airbags ?,drop spindles ? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-03-2010, 02:23 AM	#3
CARDOC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: COLLEGE STATION TEXAS Posts: 9	Re: Rough-N-Low we zed the rear frame 6 inches and the front 4 inches. the tires sit back 1.75 inches in the finder well. im thinking the only way to correct this is to add the difference in before i finish the front z. but yes im addig 3inch drop spindles and bags. Last edited by CARDOC; 01-03-2010 at 02:25 AM.

01-03-2010, 02:28 AM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Rough-N-Low ohh i see.you have to add the 1.75 inches to the frame to make it longer? do all the rest of the bolts line u right? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-03-2010, 04:06 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Rough-N-Low Why the 6 inch z isnt that alittle bit much either way it looks good down low __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-03-2010, 04:07 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Rough-N-Low Never mind the first time i read it i thought it said 6 in the front __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#7
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Rough-N-Low If the wheels moved in the wheel opening then the Z wasnt cut right. If its at an angle at all its going to change your wheelbase. It needs to be at a perfect 90 degree angle to the ground or perpendicular to the frame. __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

01-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Rough-N-Low thank you thats what i was gona say and is all the bolt holes lining up??? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-03-2010, 10:37 PM	#10
CARDOC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: COLLEGE STATION TEXAS Posts: 9	Re: Rough-N-Low ok. today not much progress, we pulled the cab and pressure washed the frame. yes yesterdays pic was a mock up with the front end at a 4 inch z. have ordered the spindles and waiting on them to be installed before we weld the front z. as far as the tire being toward the rear of the fender, this is how they are at factory height but its not noticed until it sits low. we will be adding 1.75 inches to the wheel base to fix the uglyness. thanks for everyone replys. this site with all on it is very informing. Attached Images

01-03-2010, 10:42 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Rough-N-Low nice kubota man.i work with my naber at kubota down here in fl. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-07-2010, 03:08 PM	#12
CARDOC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: COLLEGE STATION TEXAS Posts: 9	Re: Rough-N-Low Whats the reason some folks are cupping the front bags in the lower control arms? no updates here im still waiting on drop spindles



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