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01-22-2018, 03:39 PM
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Where in the world would he find a good example of this "so called frame frankenstein" you're speaking of ? You know, something to utilize as an example ?
01-22-2018, 04:15 PM
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The frame is not too bad. I could fix most of the issues by swapping out the front crossmember that holds the strut rod mounts, as those have both been welded up.
I just think upgrading to the thicker diesel frame, rather than swapping the 8 lug front end and swapping out the front crossmember sounds reasonable. It might be a little more work but the end result would be better.
Welding in a front half ALA the Gauntlet RC style frame build could be a solid option. I am still weighting the options and my choices, but the 1/2 and 1/2 frame is a solid path in my eyes.
I just think upgrading to the thicker diesel frame, rather than swapping the 8 lug front end and swapping out the front crossmember sounds reasonable. It might be a little more work but the end result would be better.
Welding in a front half ALA the Gauntlet RC style frame build could be a solid option. I am still weighting the options and my choices, but the 1/2 and 1/2 frame is a solid path in my eyes.
01-22-2018, 05:01 PM
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The frame is not too bad. I could fix most of the issues by swapping out the front crossmember that holds the strut rod mounts, as those have both been welded up.
I just think upgrading to the thicker diesel frame, rather than swapping the 8 lug front end and swapping out the front crossmember sounds reasonable. It might be a little more work but the end result would be better.
Welding in a front half ALA the Gauntlet RC style frame build could be a solid option. I am still weighting the options and my choices, but the 1/2 and 1/2 frame is a solid path in my eyes.
I just think upgrading to the thicker diesel frame, rather than swapping the 8 lug front end and swapping out the front crossmember sounds reasonable. It might be a little more work but the end result would be better.
Welding in a front half ALA the Gauntlet RC style frame build could be a solid option. I am still weighting the options and my choices, but the 1/2 and 1/2 frame is a solid path in my eyes.
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01-25-2018, 06:25 PM
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I have the grille, engine bay wiring and front bumper off and most of the core support, fenders and the hood ready to pull off.
I am planning on pulling all the sheetmetal from the frame and seeing what makes the best sense from there.
The Compushift package showed up along with the Georend deep transmission pan for the 47 RH.
I will be sending some oil samples to Blackstone Labs, on the couple of donor motor choices I have to choose from. After that decision has been made I will start re gasketing and dialing that motor in.
I am planning on pulling all the sheetmetal from the frame and seeing what makes the best sense from there.
The Compushift package showed up along with the Georend deep transmission pan for the 47 RH.
I will be sending some oil samples to Blackstone Labs, on the couple of donor motor choices I have to choose from. After that decision has been made I will start re gasketing and dialing that motor in.
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01-29-2018, 06:50 PM
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If it ends up not being good enough.... I'll shorten/modify the whole D250 frame. Then it will have the thicker metal the full length.
I wouldn't stress about the 3.23/3.54 ratio. Dodge speedos aren't bang-on stock, and when you use different tires it changes again. Might end up close enough in the end.
01-31-2018, 07:09 PM
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Thanks for the ideas Guys!
I love Dirt Every Day, but had not watched that episode until now. Boxing the frame looks like more work and added weight than cutting the frame and adding the 3/4 ton front end.
I have a welder buddy I am waiting on his input on the 1/2 and 1/2 frame idea. I am cool with cutting and getting things all square myself, but I would like a pro welder to lay the beads.
The point on the speedo is right on...I have bigger things to worry about and...
Running a slightly smaller than stock tire size on a 3.54 geared axle while running a 3.23 speedo ratio might work out just right in the end.
I love Dirt Every Day, but had not watched that episode until now. Boxing the frame looks like more work and added weight than cutting the frame and adding the 3/4 ton front end.
I have a welder buddy I am waiting on his input on the 1/2 and 1/2 frame idea. I am cool with cutting and getting things all square myself, but I would like a pro welder to lay the beads.
The point on the speedo is right on...I have bigger things to worry about and...
Running a slightly smaller than stock tire size on a 3.54 geared axle while running a 3.23 speedo ratio might work out just right in the end.