frame repair
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frame repair
What do i need to repair my 77 f150 frame.
All in all it is not in terrible shape, except in one place.
Above the rear axel on the arch, its pretty bad.
What is the best way to reinforce this?
Obviously pull the bed off and clean up the rest of the frame while its off.
Steel Plating? Tubing? ANy pics or writeups from anyone that has done it before?
Thanks! Ben
Anyone from or around Wheeling, WV?
All in all it is not in terrible shape, except in one place.
Above the rear axel on the arch, its pretty bad.
What is the best way to reinforce this?
Obviously pull the bed off and clean up the rest of the frame while its off.
Steel Plating? Tubing? ANy pics or writeups from anyone that has done it before?
Thanks! Ben
Anyone from or around Wheeling, WV?
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I definately feel up to it, thats why i asked, I just need little guidance. Im assuming all i need to do is get down to bare metal at the affected area, cut a piece of steel and place over area, and mig weld it up and paint it. I would probably want to do this on both sides or frame to be sure. While I have the bed off, should i reinforce any other areas while im under there?
Thanks Again!
Ben
Thanks Again!
Ben
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I think what Torque1st was referring to is getting the frame straight or making sure it's straight. There are several check points on the frame that will have to fall in line. Obviously the frame has had stress on it at one time and just looking at the frame's runout via a level or straight edge is not good enough. Even if you level the front portion of the frame, then level the center portion, then the rear, you will not be able to know for sure if it will remain so after you remove the jack stands.
If in fact you know the frame is straight, then you can remove the bed, take measurements (including cross-squaring the frame) and determine what steps are needed. Basically all you need to do is remove the gas/brakes lines and wiring, cleanup the area, fit a piece of plate over the damaged area, tac it, then weld it out. This plate could fit on the inner portion of the frame or the outer, whichever suits you.
I, personally, would weld it with 7018 low hydrogen stick rods because of the extra tensile strength.
If in fact you know the frame is straight, then you can remove the bed, take measurements (including cross-squaring the frame) and determine what steps are needed. Basically all you need to do is remove the gas/brakes lines and wiring, cleanup the area, fit a piece of plate over the damaged area, tac it, then weld it out. This plate could fit on the inner portion of the frame or the outer, whichever suits you.
I, personally, would weld it with 7018 low hydrogen stick rods because of the extra tensile strength.
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Frame repair
Hey, I'm in Bruceton Mills, just east of Morgantown. If you find a good frame welder, let me know. I'm wanting to change my 79 4WD F250 SC long bed to a shortbed. Truck is just too long with an 8 foot bed! Harry
