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**argonaut** · 08-25-2016, 03:50 AM

The k frames aren't significantly different than the c frames. Do you plan on rock crawling or speeding over whoops? Then you may want to reinforce any factory light duty Truck frame. Driving offroad trails, fore roads and around town? No reinforcement necessary. It also depends on other factors. Have nice flexible suspension? Less stress on the frame. Have super stiff aftermarket lift springs? More street on the frame.

What power plant do you intend to put into it? SMall block, big block, LS, 6bt?

08-25-2016, 03:50 AM	#8
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Frame strength help... The k frames aren't significantly different than the c frames. Do you plan on rock crawling or speeding over whoops? Then you may want to reinforce any factory light duty Truck frame. Driving offroad trails, fore roads and around town? No reinforcement necessary. It also depends on other factors. Have nice flexible suspension? Less stress on the frame. Have super stiff aftermarket lift springs? More street on the frame. What power plant do you intend to put into it? SMall block, big block, LS, 6bt? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!