Anyone ever box their frame?
- nfury8
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Anyone ever box their frame?
Has anyone boxed the frame rails? Was there a noticable difference in rigidity? Any tips? Probably use 12 guage steel?
I am digging deeper into the crew cab than I planned and am starting to get some crazy ideas! Looks like the cab will be coming off. This seems like the ideal time to box the frame rails, which will be critical for some of my later ideas.
I am digging deeper into the crew cab than I planned and am starting to get some crazy ideas! Looks like the cab will be coming off. This seems like the ideal time to box the frame rails, which will be critical for some of my later ideas.
- RussRoth
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I had some frame pitting on the top rail right behind the rear cab mounts and wanted to make sure I didn't lose any strength because of it. Since I had pulled the transfer case crossmember I made a plate to fit inside the frame. Bolted it all in when I replaced the crossmember and cab mounts. I think it runs from the forward rear spring mount to the rear front spring mount. I have also seen this done on the outside of the frame but those you can see that has been done. You have to look very close to see mine. I didn't notice any change at all. Not exactly the same as boxing the frame, especially since it is not full length but works real well for me.
RR
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'67 W200/450 CID
AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires
Vancouver, WA
'67 W200/450 CID
AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires
- mopardwh
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I was thinking of exactly that!!! I can't decide if I'm gonna use the 70 crew frame, or a newer frame and stretch it. But I'm wanting to beef it up either way. Call me crazy, but my goal is to be able to knock a powerstroke right off the ing road! I also was thinking about bolting and welding channel iron on the inside of the frame rail vs boxing it in?
Doug