Mick, you will find that some here have very strong fact based opinions on most every topic regarding High Performance modifications of Chevy/GMC trucks. Some also have very strong opinions based on a bunch of internet babble and no direct experience. When you ask for "advice" from the masses you should expect a bit of both worlds. We have a few who believe, based on many years experience, that their way is the only way. Unfortunately they choose to use degrading remarks to get their points across. Others are more eloquent in their choice of words. Don't take any of them personally, they all mean well in their own way. As for me I understand HRL's point because "Boxing" can cause certain points to develop stress fractures but I also understand Coilover's point. Coilover is in the business of Hotrods, and as does Jerry, has personal experience with "boxing" frames. You asked "how much and where" you should "Box" the frame. My suggestion would be GOOGLE and YouTube for videos and then PM Coilover for some real world advise. In the end you will have to choose to "box" or not to "box" your frame. It is your truck and by all means you should do what you want with it. Finally, then I'll get off my soapbox, when you hang with a bunch of passionate old truck guys, you will find the need to develop a thick skin especially when you've got a bunch of purists mixed in with a bunch of hotrodders. Good luck on your project. It really sounds like it will be a blast to drive.
