Thinking about the build. Next Steps for Zeke (1 Viewer)

[samc2447]

Pretty sure 80s boxes are just sleeved through the frame, so you’d just be cutting a chunk. Box it, drill, & sleeve … will have to figure out the shock tower though.

Tucker

Tucker is correct. No bracket needed. Drill holes, insert DOM, weld the DOM in the hole. Done. I'd recommend putting a plate on the inside of the frame when you do this to add more strength if you wheel it a lot.

Do the steering before the body work. You'll need to trim the inner fender to clear steering lines once you put in an 80 box.

 

[Old Nick]

Pretty sure 80s boxes are just sleeved through the frame, so you’d just be cutting a chunk. Box it, drill, & sleeve … will have to figure out the shock tower though.

Tucker

Thank you for that. When it comes time, I’ll be seeking input from the gang here.

 

[Old Nick]

Tucker is correct. No bracket needed. Drill holes, insert DOM, weld the DOM in the hole. Done. I'd recommend putting a plate on the inside of the frame when you do this to add more strength if you wheel it a lot.

Do the steering before the body work. You'll need to trim the inner fender to clear steering lines once you put in an 80 box.

You’re making this sound easy… too easy…

The current steering setup is attached to the inner fender (I’m not joking). So, yes, it’s got to be addressed.

 

[J Mack]

You’re making this sound easy

It’s really an easy job because your choices are limited and it has to go where it fits, pitman arm has to clear throughout its and the suspension’s travel, drag or center link wants to be as parallel as reasonable, you’ll have a shock tower that needs to clear the steering shaft then like was mentioned sleeve and plate the frame.

Use some big’ish C-clamps like the “Forged Steel Bar Clamps” they sell on the Amazon to hold it in place while you experiment with placement then once you’re satisfied start poking holes and welding it up!!!

 

[bobm]

In DEEP now

 

[Old Nick]

In DEEP now

That’s what she said…