Boxing frame
- Thread starter kgrabber
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Old Iron
Well-known member
You can run the brake and fuel lines before boxing as long as you keep them up against the outside of the frame.
It will be strong than if you didn't do anything though.
It's just not as strong as boxing all the way.
It will be strong than if you didn't do anything though.
It's just not as strong as boxing all the way.
kgrabber
Member
I'm going to be running a 4.3 with an eventual 5.3 swap. The boxing plates are 1/8". Will that be stought enouf without full boxing?
donsrods
Well-known member
I'd still fully box it and add some good crossmembers.
Don
Don
Old Iron
Well-known member
X2^^^^^^^
A good ride stars with a good foundation (the frame)
A good ride stars with a good foundation (the frame)
Blue Eyed Devil
Devil's Advocate
The thickness of the plate is not what gives the rigidity as much as the structure of the finished box. When you leave gaps all that does is create concentrated weak points where the frame will be prone to twist. Also, as Don suggested you need some good crossmembers in a K or X style. That will help as well.
kgrabber
Member
Thank you all for all the input. It will be getting a K member and boxed
