Thread: Will this plate work to strengthen my frame rail?

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Thanks that clears up what you were talking about about. By seeing your examples I would figure a third way that would be a combo of both. A strap top and bottom and move the plate mid half way out. What you think?

Now that you guy have pointed this out I think it would be better to move the plate out. Or do you think I can keep it against the channel wall if I go bigger ,like 1/4" plate?

What exactly are you trying to accomplish with this? I know the answer seems obvious, but maybe you are seeking something different out of it. I guess what I am asking is if you are going to do this the entire length of the frame or just in one area to strengthen that.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

What exactly are you trying to accomplish with this? I know the answer seems obvious, but maybe you are seeking something different out of it. I guess what I am asking is if you are going to do this the entire length of the frame or just in one area to strengthen that.

Don

Well I kinda figure this is a area that sees a lot of stress and I want make sure that I dont have any problems with the areas I cut out and rewelded. I am only going to reinforce this area not the entire length.

Originally Posted by DennyW

You mean to gussit the ends ? That would spread the load out.

Yup, gusseted with the ends of the box being closed in by an angle piece rather then a plain cap at a 90 degree angle.....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Yup, gusseted with the ends of the box being closed in by an angle piece rather then a plain cap at a 90 degree angle.....

The engineer agrees . . .