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Old 08-05-2009, 01:26 PM   #1
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tubbing question

hey, at this point in time im ready to tub the rear of my truck, i heard of putting ladder bars and 4-links in. i dont really know how to do it so i was wondering if any of you tubbed yours out and had pictures of what you did.
or if anyone could help me out with any tips. thanks

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Old 08-05-2009, 01:44 PM   #2
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Re: tubbing question

Here you go, should help some.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ension/tub.htm

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Old 08-05-2009, 01:53 PM   #3
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hey, at this point in time im ready to tub the rear of my truck, i heard of putting ladder bars and 4-links in. i dont really know how to do it so i was wondering if any of you tubbed yours out and had pictures of what you did.
or if anyone could help me out with any tips. thanks





9 in ford 52in backing plate to plate 14.0 inch wide weels 7 in back spacing 29x.18.5 mickeys ladder bar coli overs
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:54 PM   #4
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Here you go, should help some.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ension/tub.htm

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in your opinion what do you think would be the easiest; putting the leafs on the inside of the frame rail, 4 link, or ladder bars?
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:55 PM   #5
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9 in ford 52in backing plate to plate 14.0 inch wide weels 7 in back spacing 29x.18.5 mickeys ladder bar coli overs
do you have a picture of the actual ladder bar set up, like maybe a picture with out he bed on so i could get i good idea of what needs to be done? thanks
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Old 08-05-2009, 02:04 PM   #6
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thank you.

in your opinion what do you think would be the easiest; putting the leafs on the inside of the frame rail, 4 link, or ladder bars?
these pics were took after i sold it back to my buddy..putting leafs inside of frame rail ..you box sections of the frame and swap left side to right vice versa four link is easy but adjusting is a ***** for beginners..on ladder bars you can actually put truck up on jack stands and put in youre front crossmember between the rails and slip youre ladder bars all hard were connected and measure and weld it all in then cut factory hangers off add coil overs are you doing this for looks ? because a 10.5w will fit stock wheel wells and actually go faster
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Old 08-05-2009, 02:15 PM   #7
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these pics were took after i sold it back to my buddy..putting leafs inside of frame rail ..you box sections of the frame and swap left side to right vice versa four link is easy but adjusting is a ***** for beginners..on ladder bars you can actually put truck up on jack stands and put in youre front crossmember between the rails and slip youre ladder bars all hard were connected and measure and weld it all in then cut factory hangers off add coil overs are you doing this for looks ? because a 10.5w will fit stock wheel wells and actually go faster
well i head with 4 link and ladder bars that you need to cut and fabricate the frame rails. and same for ladders bars.
do u know any where i could find picture or anything to show what needed to be done? thank you
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Old 08-05-2009, 03:08 PM   #8
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Re: tubbing question

Here's another article for you - http://www.cachassisworks.com/Storie...AC-009_WEB.pdf

You might also try a search. I know AirMale has some threads.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=176328

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251865
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Old 08-06-2009, 12:24 PM   #9
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thanks, those helped a lot.
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