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Offline ngarman123

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frame cracking
« 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
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: frame cracking
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2008, 01:28:08 pm »
You can purchase a bracket already made to reinforce the frame
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Re: frame cracking
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2008, 01:57:58 pm »
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Offline 80stepsideguy

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Re: frame cracking
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: frame cracking
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2008, 05:48:15 pm »
The 73-80 models had it worse. What year is your truck?
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Offline ngarman123

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Re: frame cracking
« Reply #5 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
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