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Old 03-28-2008, 06:50 PM
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Boxing our C channel Frame

Ok, so we got screwed and bought a C channel frame that flexes a lot. Now I know this might be a reach, but is there a way to box it? or brace it? b/c I know in the aftermarket world they do that a lot. I know for Camaros they make frame braces to stiffen it up quite a bit. some additional bolt on bracing wouldn't hurt.

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Old 03-28-2008, 08:50 PM
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Break out the welder and some 1/8" plate and box away. Any particular reason you think you need a boxed frame? They make subframe connectors for camaros and other cars like that because they don't have a real frame, they are unibody cars.
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If you look at semi they dont box the frame because when your towing you want some flex in the frame from the torque and weight but thats just my 2 cents
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Old 03-29-2008, 08:48 AM
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10-4. I'm not messing with it. I figured for off-roading purposes.
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just do your homework and see what kind of frame is best for offroading, if it is a boxed frame go for it.
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