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c10layinlow · 10-11-2010, 12:28 AM

was wondering what angle you guys with z'ed frames cut it at? also where did u cut it, how far past the cab? thanks guys

FnLow69 · 10-11-2010, 01:23 AM

when i Z'd my old frame i did it just behind of the shock stud and i cut mine straight up and down... heres a picture.

Justin

68laydout · 10-11-2010, 11:08 AM

I did a 3.5" Z with a 74 degree cut. Moved it forward an inch or so. It's been a while but I remember using poster board to simulate the cut and this was the angle I came up with. Just remember if you use the 74 degree angle and do more/less of a Z it will affect how much it moves the xmember forward.

Here's the best pic I have of where I cut the frame.

cajundragger · 10-13-2010, 02:58 PM

I assume you cut the front at the same angle correct? so the rad support is in the right spot?

SCOTI · 10-13-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

I assume you cut the front at the same angle correct? so the rad support is in the right spot?

You don't have to. You can cut it vertical & just remove the necessary material to keep the dimensions the same.

kunzy420 · 10-13-2010, 04:13 PM

Does anyone have any pics of how they cut their core support mounts? Does it matter where you cut it at?

SCOTI · 10-13-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kunzy420

Does anyone have any pics of how they cut their core support mounts? Does it matter where you cut it at?

The cut is specific as you have to be able to drop the radiator w/o interfering w/the steering box.

kunzy420 · 10-13-2010, 10:10 PM

Gonna be running a pb xmember so steering box wont be an issue

laid_out_70 · 10-13-2010, 10:18 PM

drop member and a Z? what size wheel/tire combo u plan on running?

kunzy420 · 10-13-2010, 10:34 PM

dropmember and bodying it to the rockers...gotta move body mounts and core down

68laydout · 10-13-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kunzy420

dropmember and bodying it to the rockers...gotta move body mounts and core down

.

Added pic of where I cut mine off...

Just cut the frame horns off just behind the core support and drop them down. No biggie. You going to lay rockers with or without pinch?

kunzy420 · 10-14-2010, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the pic...about where I was looking to do mine....mine doesnt have to come down far at all either.

Plan is to lay rocker and fold the pinch under

c10layinlow · 10-15-2010, 03:14 AM

all these pics an info is a lot of help thanks everyone

10-11-2010, 12:28 AM	#1
c10layinlow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: livermore Posts: 58	what angle did u cut your z? was wondering what angle you guys with z'ed frames cut it at? also where did u cut it, how far past the cab? thanks guys

10-11-2010, 01:23 AM	#2
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: what angle did u cut your z? when i Z'd my old frame i did it just behind of the shock stud and i cut mine straight up and down... heres a picture. Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-11-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: what angle did u cut your z? I did a 3.5" Z with a 74 degree cut. Moved it forward an inch or so. It's been a while but I remember using poster board to simulate the cut and this was the angle I came up with. Just remember if you use the 74 degree angle and do more/less of a Z it will affect how much it moves the xmember forward. Here's the best pic I have of where I cut the frame.

10-13-2010, 02:58 PM	#4
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: what angle did u cut your z? I assume you cut the front at the same angle correct? so the rad support is in the right spot?

10-13-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: what angle did u cut your z? Does anyone have any pics of how they cut their core support mounts? Does it matter where you cut it at?

10-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#8
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: what angle did u cut your z? Gonna be running a pb xmember so steering box wont be an issue

10-13-2010, 10:18 PM	#9
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: what angle did u cut your z? drop member and a Z? what size wheel/tire combo u plan on running?

10-13-2010, 10:34 PM	#10
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: what angle did u cut your z? dropmember and bodying it to the rockers...gotta move body mounts and core down

10-14-2010, 05:59 PM	#12
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: what angle did u cut your z? Thanks for the pic...about where I was looking to do mine....mine doesnt have to come down far at all either. Plan is to lay rocker and fold the pinch under

10-15-2010, 03:14 AM	#13
c10layinlow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: livermore Posts: 58	Re: what angle did u cut your z? all these pics an info is a lot of help thanks everyone

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