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

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  1. 04-19-2007 10:22 PM #1
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    Quote 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.

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    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.
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  2. 04-19-2007 10:30 PM #2
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    Quote 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.....
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    Quote 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.....
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