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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: ngarman123 on October 10, 2008, 01:00:57 pm

Title: frame cracking
Post by: ngarman123 on October 10, 2008, 01:00:57 pm

i know the frame is known to crack where the steering box mounts to the frame especially when larger tires are used i was wondering if anyone has had the frame altered to make it stronger? i was thinking about putting a plate on the inside of the frame to held support where my steering box mounts to the frame. any suggestions or opinions

Title: Re: frame cracking
Post by: VileZambonie on October 10, 2008, 01:28:08 pm

You can purchase a bracket already made to reinforce the frame

Title: Re: frame cracking
Post by: Captkaos on October 10, 2008, 01:57:58 pm

You can get one here:
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm

Title: Re: frame cracking
Post by: 80stepsideguy on October 10, 2008, 03:46:49 pm

Even if the frame is ok i would put 1 in to reinforce it in case you want to make it more rigid and to be on the safe side.

thanks
pat

Title: Re: frame cracking
Post by: VileZambonie on October 10, 2008, 05:48:15 pm

The 73-80 models had it worse. What year is your truck?

Title: Re: frame cracking
Post by: ngarman123 on October 11, 2008, 06:48:47 am

somewhere between 73-78. i havent noticed my frame is cracked but thought i would do it as a preventive measure. thanks