old rotted frame rails out...new in!!

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Just curious, he left the old rail flanges on, and slide the new in between? Close up that gap above the shackle so dirt and moisture don't pack up in there with some seam sealer or something.
 
GeorgeH said:
Just curious, he left the old rail flanges on, and slide the new in between? Close up that gap above the shackle so dirt and moisture don't pack up in there with some seam sealer or something.
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10-4 will spend some time in the coming weeks on the back end cleaning straightening etc... just happy to have it on the road. need a bushing and seal on trans output next and and and and and and...lol
 
Sorry but I don't like the angel of the shackell nor the way he fab and welded the shackell mount,if his welds break loose,your going to loose your rear.:burnout:
 
Snake said:
Sorry but I don't like the angel of the shackell nor the way he fab and welded the shackell mount,if his welds break loose,your going to loose your rear.:burnout:
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I agree angle is wrong, needs to more vertical. MT:burnout:
 

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With a car with no gas tank and no heavy gas? Ok if car was loaded to driving weight, JMO. MT
 
Snake said:
Sorry but I don't like the angel of the shackell nor the way he fab and welded the shackell mount,if his welds break loose,your going to loose your rear.:burnout:
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he reused the mounts that were on before... i hate them also... will be moved to the frame next....
 
RustyRatRod said:
'cordin to the MP suspension book it is.
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i dont have problem personlly with the shackle angle... or angel..haha but i HATE the mounts.. i want them in the frame. i think i need my own welder...he did good work on the rails.... but the detail things sometimes you have to do yourself i guess.
 
Something you can do to use the existing pieces.

Remove the rear shackle mount, marks where you want the upper mount to be. V out the bottom of the rail and invert the existing mount and weld it in place. Much easier than placing a tube through the rail.

Snubbers are garbage. JMO, haven't used one on any serious car in 30 years. Good springs and shocks are all you need.
 
crackedback said:
Something you can do to use the existing pieces.

Remove the rear shackle mount, marks where you want the upper mount to be. V out the bottom of the rail and invert the existing mount and weld it in place. Much easier than placing a tube through the rail.

Snubbers are garbage. JMO, haven't used one on any serious car in 30 years. Good springs and shocks are all you need.
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another good idea thanks everyone
 

When you move your springs inboard, the factory rails have holes right where the shackle needs to go thru. All you need to do is weld in tubing thru the framerail to fit the shackle and bushings. Having the mount welded to the top of the rail looks pretty dangerous to me if the bracket comes loose.
 
moparmat2000 said:
when you move your springs inboard, the factory rails have holes right where the shackle needs to go thru. All you need to do is weld in tubing thru the framerail to fit the shackle and bushings. Having the mount welded to the top of the rail looks pretty dangerous to me if the bracket comes loose.
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the frame material? I'm in need of replacing the frame on my 72 Dart and any help is greatly appreciated! Love the color!;)
 
Typically these holes in the frame are where shackles go thru when relocating springs inboard. Tubes need to be welded in these thru holes. Common practice is to cut and remove the shackle mount tubes from the original bolted in rear shackle mounts grind the frame holes slightly oversize to fit the tubes and weld em in. This way you can use stock shackle bushings, plus the shackle upper pivot is enclosed in the framerail on each side of the car. Even if the welds break on the tubes, the shackles will remain held in by the frame.
 
I have a pic of my unmodified original framerails , for some reason i cant get it to upload. I will try later from my desktop.
 
moparmat2000 said:
When you move your springs inboard, the factory rails have holes right where the shackle needs to go thru. All you need to do is weld in tubing thru the framerail to fit the shackle and bushings. Having the mount welded to the top of the rail looks pretty dangerous to me if the bracket comes loose.
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these are moved inboard... these are aftermarket 2x3 10ga frame rails from pennsylvania.... my old frame rails were rotted bad...
 
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