Cracked Frame
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heres a google site seach with the correct part
http://www.google.com/#q=99+ford+ran...6639b973fad1f6
http://www.google.com/#q=99+ford+ran...6639b973fad1f6
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Im still planning on bolting the plates since supposedly welding the frame weakens the metal, so that would make a weak spot at the end of the plate. but i dont see how leaving the crack open would be better than welding it shut, since the plates are going over the welded spot to reinforce it.
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I think you guys might be playing up the welding a bit. I would AT LEAST weld up the crack so its together, then as most you are saying, fishplate both the front and back. My dad converted his 93 Crewcab 350 from long bed to short bed. Cut 16" out of the frame, welded it back up, plated it, and has never had an issue.
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Jeep frames always rot out by the rear shackles and crack by the steering box. The only proper way to fix is is to clean up the rust and weld the cracks and weld a sleeve over the frame. I would take it to a frame shop and see what they say before listening to these guys.
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That's what i was trying to say too weld it shut then weld fish plates in too. I really dont like the idea of bolting that area back together. The other thing you could do is replace the back half of the frame its not hard i've done that for 2 customers of mine bolted a new frame in place then welded the joint and then welded the bolts in also so they couldn't loosen.
Last edited by 0ranger99; 03-10-2011 at 08:50 PM.
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You can bolt a plate or weld it, it does not matter on light duty automotives. The reason big rigs use fish plates that are bolted in place is because they are not allowed to weld onto their frames as their frames are heat treated and welding will change the frames properties. Automotives frames are not heat treated and is perfectly safe to weld on.
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