Well, the driver's side frame rail is all fixed. I cut a piece of 1/8" by 2" angle iron to size, modified it a bit and welded it into the frame that I cut rot out of. I also made up and welded in 3 fishplates on the backside for added support.
I'll post a few pics later (not on flickr yet) and maybe even open a new thread in the fabrication section of this site to showcase my work.
Today I was making, shaping up, generally working on a 1/8" piece to use as strapping for the drivers side. My original plan is to go from the bend in front of the rear wheel to a few inches past the boxed section of the frame to overlap my repair. I would do the same to the passenger side just to keep things equal and hopefully lesson any chances of odd stress cracks from appearing.
Now, from my understanding- strapping will strengthen the frame and make it stiffer, but in what manner? I'm HOPING it will stiffen it in such a way that I can close my tailgate if the Jeep isn't parked on a flat surface (because its never been able to before) but will it change the ride any? I already have a bouncy ride (in the rear) due to the aal. Will it make this worse or be the same as before?
I'm wondering this stuff, because today while working and looking over my frame, I'm thinking it should be more than strong enough to not need strapping.
What does everyone else think of this? Especially if you have strapped a frame on another vehicle. How did it stiffen it up? Will it help with closing my tailgate when on uneven ground , or should I say it and not bother?
I'll post a few pics later (not on flickr yet) and maybe even open a new thread in the fabrication section of this site to showcase my work.
Today I was making, shaping up, generally working on a 1/8" piece to use as strapping for the drivers side. My original plan is to go from the bend in front of the rear wheel to a few inches past the boxed section of the frame to overlap my repair. I would do the same to the passenger side just to keep things equal and hopefully lesson any chances of odd stress cracks from appearing.
Now, from my understanding- strapping will strengthen the frame and make it stiffer, but in what manner? I'm HOPING it will stiffen it in such a way that I can close my tailgate if the Jeep isn't parked on a flat surface (because its never been able to before) but will it change the ride any? I already have a bouncy ride (in the rear) due to the aal. Will it make this worse or be the same as before?
I'm wondering this stuff, because today while working and looking over my frame, I'm thinking it should be more than strong enough to not need strapping.
What does everyone else think of this? Especially if you have strapped a frame on another vehicle. How did it stiffen it up? Will it help with closing my tailgate when on uneven ground , or should I say it and not bother?
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