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Old 11-02-2020, 11:12 PM   #45
caseyjones
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Re: 1964 C10 Survivor

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG View Post
Did you weld the Brother's kit in?

If you didn't, you could try supporting the frame at the cut/splice, loosening all the through bolts, let gravity do its thing, and re-tighten all the bolts.
I didn't technically buy the Brother's Kit...I used the CPP frame stiffening brackets and followed the Brother's process. I haven't welded it in yet, so after I read your question I tried your suggestion and nothing moved. Those C-channel stiffeners are beefy and a tight fit in the frame. I checked the frame rails with a level as a straightedge and both sides are identically straight.

I did notice the same problem with the corner being high before I ever cut the frame. I think it's just more noticeable now that the end of the bed is 20" closer to the cab. I'm pretty confident its a twist in the frame and that the frame shop can straighten it out. The truck also has a pretty good driver's side lean, maybe the frame work will help with that too.
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