Frame Rail Thickness?
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MStudt
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I'll most likely just use the 3/16" since I already have it. If I think it needs more I can always weld another piece over it. Thanks
Bandit Runner
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The frame thickness is only about .090" thick. Much thinner than you would expect.
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nevada
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yes, 3/16" will be more than enough. about double the frame thickness.
MStudt
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I checked what I have at the house, and I don't have enough. I'm going to buy some new stuff that is already cut to the size I need. Would you go with 1/8" or go with 3/16"?
Bandit Runner
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I would probably just go with 3/16". The stronger the better in my book.
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I didn't take any pictures of this disaster, just couldn't bring myself to it! I got the section cut out that I felt was a bad section. Cut my new piece to fit nicely, and tacked it in place. When I start laying a bead on the rear most part; near the LCA mount on the passengers side. I was just burning holes through the existing factory frame. I ended up taking a slag hammer and slow began chipping away at the frame until I stopped punching holes through the frame. Needless to say, that point was a little more than halfway up the LCA mount. I ended up welding the entire front section with no issues, so at least that's taken care of. With the other section, I just patched over the rust. I really didn't want to do this, but it was the only choice I had, and it's only temporary.
Looks like this summer I'll be having some fun. I'll either end up swapping the entire frame or just build a new rear half, with a new 4 link set-up. :trophy:
Looks like this summer I'll be having some fun. I'll either end up swapping the entire frame or just build a new rear half, with a new 4 link set-up. :trophy:
