Thats the plan, I didn't realize the frame changed.
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1982 C/K 6.0L Caitlyn Mall Crawler (Interior time)
- Thread starter Babaganoosh
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Thats the plan, I didn't realize the frame changed.
In my mind also, I think the vertical edges of the plates should have some sort of arch, so that the force is not put on one vertical line.
Crude Paint drawing but you get the idea.
Hole in the center for spud to fit through.
Hole saw the 2 radii on the ends
Drill the plug weld holes.
Slip over the frame spud thats welded to the frame already and stitch everything up. BAZINGA
Hole in the center for spud to fit through.
Hole saw the 2 radii on the ends
Drill the plug weld holes.
Slip over the frame spud thats welded to the frame already and stitch everything up. BAZINGA
Should be picking up the steel tomorrow or Friday. I'm going to draw up a few combinations and see which one works and looks the best.
We are talking about real welds. JB weld won't quite do it.
Did you learn to weld yet?
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
Whats a "spud" off the frame???
Nope, I'm to eager to get this thing going.. Unfortunately if I don't make friends with a welder here soon I'll probably be paying 150 for materials and labor welding a hour.
It's the stand off for the hoops off the frame is my understanding...
Ballistic came through.
Anybody have any idea what these are for?
The conical things go on the shock tab to center the shock I think
How many degrees max would be a safe notch on the hoops? I'm thinking I wont have to do much cause of the offset mount being 2 and 3/8ths to the center of the bolt. But I also have to hide the bump stop behind the shock.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Wont really matter if your doing a cross bar.
I agree. Angle them out as much as you want. The cross bar will not allow them to move in.
Would a long fish plate benefit from frame flex in the middle of the frame between the cab and bed?
Also on stitch welding it, why would that benefit? I have been doing some researching and everyone completely welds around it?
Also my frame spuds at 1.75. would a 2 inch hole cut in the fish plate be enough to add more weld area or is 2 1/4 needed?
Also on stitch welding it, why would that benefit? I have been doing some researching and everyone completely welds around it?
Also my frame spuds at 1.75. would a 2 inch hole cut in the fish plate be enough to add more weld area or is 2 1/4 needed?
Im my mind, because welding causes stress on the steel. If you skip around a little it leaves spots that dont have the stress.
I welded my steering box frame repair kit all the way around only to realize that its supposed to be stitched
I don't know, guess it depends on the thickness and length.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Thats what she said...
Generally you stitch or skip weld to prevent putting too much heat in one area which causes warping and distortion.
Wonder if Wade meant to stitch weld it then start over and fill those gaps in?
I think he meant skip weld around the entire perimeter. Weld 2" skip 2" but I would go back and forth across the plate. I don't think he filled in between but I'm just guessing. I've always just bolted things in.
