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09-01-2007, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN
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Question about SWB from LWB
For the frame, ive heard its better to do an angle cut from some people and a step cut from others, what is better and why?
i know there are faq's but i really didnt see this answered there |
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09-01-2007, 08:51 PM
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
the best way is to just get a short factory frame
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09-01-2007, 08:55 PM
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
well i have this one i might as well do something with it.
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09-01-2007, 09:10 PM
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
I believe the preference is like a Z . (. a step top and bottom with an angle between) I have also heard not to plate over that area because frames need to flex.
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09-01-2007, 09:58 PM
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Location: OKC, OK
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
On the show Trucks! I believe they did a Z cut on the '65 they did.
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09-01-2007, 10:18 PM
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
Do a Z cut and yes, plate over it- it would be unsafe otherwise.
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09-01-2007, 10:52 PM
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Re: Question about SWB from LWB
Take a look in the FAQ forum here. There is an awesome article on how to do this. Yes, a Z cut will give you more weld area, and less chance of cracking
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