scottmcwms
Sr. Member
I just got the body off the frame this past weekend
and I was doing some damage assessment last night. The only rough spots on the frame are behind the rear spring shackles. I hammered on the entire frame with a chipping hammer and couldn't find any thinning except on the rear. The rear body mounts are completely detatched from the frame. Basically that whole area has been patched and repatched by the PO. Take a look at the driver side upper shock mount. This Bronco is filled with "creative"
fixes like that. I'm surprised this thing didn't fall apart on him while going down the highway.
Back to the original point. I am planning on either patching the holes or replaceing the square tube from the rear shackle back. I read the Tech Article and it was very helpful, but it didn't mention anything about tube material. What tube material should I be looking for and what size? Is this just a mild steel or can someone give me an ASTM number to look for? Wall thickness???
If someone has a great condition frame in the Houston area I might be willing to take it off your hands for you. Might save me the repairs.
Thanks for your help. (I hope these pictures come out OK. This is my first attempt.)
Back to the original point. I am planning on either patching the holes or replaceing the square tube from the rear shackle back. I read the Tech Article and it was very helpful, but it didn't mention anything about tube material. What tube material should I be looking for and what size? Is this just a mild steel or can someone give me an ASTM number to look for? Wall thickness???
If someone has a great condition frame in the Houston area I might be willing to take it off your hands for you. Might save me the repairs.
Thanks for your help. (I hope these pictures come out OK. This is my first attempt.)