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Since it looks like I need a rear frame half, considering z-ing the rear frame. Has anyone here done this and have any pointers and secrets you care to share? Like to start at the rear of the cab but not be real radical, still use the bed but raise the floor. Not pro street, just help lower the rear and have new metal to work with.
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I notched mine but the z idea is fine. I also had to cut a hole in the bed for the differental to come up thru. I then fabricated a new wood floor that is 2 1/2 inches higher. Used Mar-k rails and oak and s/s bolts from the local Menards.The whole thing is held in place by 4 bolts

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Found an S-10 frame half that is the last 8' of the frame. It's been professionally c-notched,set up for air bags and includes the gas tank. Wanting to cut the OG frame at or near the back of the cab and use what I need of the new frame. The OG frame has some rust issues, what is the best way to join the 2 halfs together? I want to keep the front half and run the Og six and straight axle. Will post up some pics of the new frame tomorrow. thanks


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Posted up new pics in gallery of the frame half I got. Not as nice as I had hoped but not a butcher job either From the rear shackle mounts to the front of the frame is a little over 8 feet so that shoud be plenty to dial in the length I need. Has about 18" from rear shackle mount to rear of frame


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go to killbillet.com they have all the info there to do the frame z-ing for front and rear, the guys there can answer all the questions you have on frame work


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