I'm plating the frame of a F250 Ford Super Duty and will be installing a 'Sneeker' repo wheel lift on Monday. I normally remove all items from the frame rails and cut 1/4" plate for this job. Customer provided 3/8" plate, and I had to cut 5 pieces for each side. The 3/8" is too thick and would have required I move the spring pads on the axles. Considerable rust had to be dealt with at this used to be (and still is) a plow truck. Former owner carried salt in bed. I plasma cut all the plates and welded them to each section by MIG. I profiled the plates to match the profile on the spring hanger brackets. I recently rebuilt the Sneeker so he should have a good to go repo rig by next week.
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01-21-2012, 05:19 PM #1
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Frame plating
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01-25-2012, 05:13 AM #2
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The finished product
Found out the Sneeker Wheel Lift I was installing hasn't been mfg since '94. Modified it to the updated version to clear the fuel tank.
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01-25-2012, 10:46 PM #3
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Looks like your weak spot is going to be right at the spring pad, which is where you want it to be the stronger. Where are you going to get this inspected before commercial use?
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01-27-2012, 03:52 AM #4
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Actually the spring pad areas are generally pretty strong. We've never had one fail in this area. The spring mounts on the frame are pretty stout stuff, and act as the frame were plated in this area. If the plate customer provided was 1/4" then I would have removed all objects on the frame rail and installed the plate, then reinstalled the items. I've done repairs on other's work, and you wouldn't believe the lousy plating installation. A tack here and there.
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Doesn't have to be inspected. Even if it did, it will pass.
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01-27-2012, 07:25 AM #5
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I might have tossed th 3/8 to the side and used 1/4
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01-27-2012, 08:10 AM #6
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Customer supplied the 3/8 and wanted it installed... Originally Posted by Sberry
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01-25-2012, 10:47 PM #7
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nice work, i got sprayed by a skunk in harrisburg while hitch,n back to n.h. years ago, i will never forget harrisburgh pa
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