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Instead of boxing the frame why not do this?
- Thread starter howdiy
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OffRoad
1/2 ton status
Like how a bridge is built. Seems strong to me, except there would be less torsional strength.
Not if you do it on the edge of the C section, it would be like boxing it and putting holes in the plating which is what some do.
blazin_blazer
1/2 ton status
what if you use 1/8''x1'' flatbar and use it flat, zig zagged like that on the outside of the c, like mentioned? would it be as strong as boxing? or at least strong enough worth doing?
Yes.
Any truss that triangulates the frame into a box like shape will help.
And that way is less weight.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
I would run some notches on the back side of the 1.5 for the brake line. Just a quick cut, every piece though.
spoolnaround
1/2 ton status
That looks like it would be alot more work and more material than just boxing the frame.
I'd agree on this being a bit of work, but probably no more so than boxing with plate, especially if you don't have a plasma cutter and you've got metal bar like this.
For weight, plate doesn't add much, maybe 150-200 pounds, if you are using the same thickness metal as the 1/2 ton frames.
For weight, plate doesn't add much, maybe 150-200 pounds, if you are using the same thickness metal as the 1/2 ton frames.
Underpowered
Registered Member
essentially trussing the frame. it would work, and may be easier for some to do than boxing. plus strip material like that would be cheaper and easier to come by that a full plate to fully box the frame
