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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Cracked Frame!

I got to looking real good, I cracked my frame in top behind the front shackle mount,
I’ve spent the rest of the day pulling the body off, who wants to come put a bead on it for me? This truck already has a fully boxed frame. What can I do to strengthen it more? And where would any other weak spots be at? as I want to go ahead and do it now while the body is off.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Cracked Frame!

Add some strap to the joint after it has been ground, welded, and finished. Don't weld too much, a 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" skip weld is good to use on a frame. Too much welding will cause cracking.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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Cracked Frame!

Just wondering, I know the Ford frame is designed to flex. Could boxing the frame have contributed to the problem?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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you know thats a good point
 
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