[6pack] Frame Rehab Advice

[Bob]

On Monday, November 01, 2010 07:08:53 am John Cyganowski wrote:
> Hi All-
> 
> I would like to ask the list for frame rehabilitation advice. What things
> should be done, what things are nice to do? Any one that has been there
> before or sombody that just wants to opine, please chime in.
> 
> I have an 1970 vintage frame. The rack mount tack welds are cracked. No
> reinforcing on the front lower A arm mounts. Only 1 reimfocement on the
> rear lower A arm mount. Cracked right diff mount.
> 
> Sorry a Ratco frame is not an option for me. I have seen diff bridge
> reinforements. Are this a good thing / necessary?
> 
> Thanks,
> John Cyg
John,

First get all the cracks fixes with new welds.

2nd, go to TRF and get their front suspension reinforcing kits +  the pattern 
for boxing in the differential mounts.

Others on the 6-pack forum have added extra metal to the rear part of the 
frame where the cross member that holds the rear suspension.

Also Ted at TSI sells a kit to add extra reinforcement to the entire rear 
suspension part of the frame most importantly the springs and differential.

I myself did the boxing in of the differentials, added Ted's kit and also 
large washers were welded to where the 4 differential studs are welded to the 
frame.

I left the front pretty much alone but did add extra metal welds to parts of 
the frame where the suspension and steering attach.

I also added angle metal welded to the inside of the frame where the rear 
suspension attaches.

I think if you go on the 6-pack forum and do some searches you will see a 
bunch of photos of the frame work that has been done by the members.

Bob