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dbash · 03-07-2012, 01:14 PM

We got the Frame back from Sand Blast last night. There were no surprise rust spots on the frame at all.

Parts should all start arriving in the next couple days. I will post pics as we put this thing back together.

I plan to weld the spring hanger brackets to avoid the 40 year old rivits loosening up in the future and causing me problems. I am currious to know if any of you have any experience with this and what your recomendations are?

Full weld all the way around? Does this result in any cracking of the frame due to it becoming brittle?
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dbash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orangevale, California Posts: 323	Re: 1971 4X4 $WB $tep$ide Frame Off Re$to Mod We got the Frame back from Sand Blast last night. There were no surprise rust spots on the frame at all. Parts should all start arriving in the next couple days. I will post pics as we put this thing back together. I plan to weld the spring hanger brackets to avoid the 40 year old rivits loosening up in the future and causing me problems. I am currious to know if any of you have any experience with this and what your recomendations are? Full weld all the way around? Does this result in any cracking of the frame due to it becoming brittle? Posted via Mobile Device