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Old 12-04-2012, 10:47 AM   #1
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To box or not to box?????

I came across a great deal on a powder coated frame. I want to know if it's worth boxing the frame to help the handling? It not an issue if I have to fix the powder coat I just want the truck to handle the best that it can. If there are other tricks i'm all ears.
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Old 12-04-2012, 01:52 PM   #2
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Re: To box or not to box?????

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=419251&page=2

read post #31
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Old 12-07-2012, 12:57 PM   #3
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Re: To box or not to box?????

what have you decided to do?
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Old 12-07-2012, 02:52 PM   #4
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Re: To box or not to box?????

I will box the back portion from the cab to the c-notch and putting a x-brace in that section with drive shaft loops. I'll box the front portion from the cab to the front sway bar. I will be using 1/8" steel. We will see though. When I get back home I'll start a build thread.
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F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb
JAKES 4L80E TCI TCU PTC 10.5" 2800 STALL
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Old 12-07-2012, 04:27 PM   #5
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Re: To box or not to box?????

nice score!
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Old 12-07-2012, 04:38 PM   #6
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Re: To box or not to box?????

Yes it was. It is set up for leaf springs. I did get a rear trailing arm kit from CPP.
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F.A.S.T. BBC 408 496hp/479ft/lb
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