would like some info on repair kits available for cracked frames at front bolt on steering box

 

Mine is like that too. Im going to be stop drilling it to prevent it from cracking more. And far as repair kits, welding and prolly welding a thicker plate on top of it. I wonder if this is a common thing on these trucks?

 

it is fairly common with big tires and abuse. What I did was use a second piece of frame from a donor truck and cut out a "patch" piece to go over the origional frame. I stop drilledthe cracks,"V"ed them and welded them up then ground downthe welds and fully welded the patch panel over it all. It worked for about 10 years before I changed frames because of rust.

 

Change frames? I bet that was fun.

 

It was not all that bad. just labor intensive.

 

i have a good long bed frame for sale a 100 bucks

 

Patsfan1, I Pmed you and your pms are off. Where are you located? Pics?

 

the frame i have is long bed its been painted with rustolem i am in lexington.

 

Is it a 4x4 frame?

If 78FORD351M Isn't interested and its a 4x4 frame I am. I Live in southern Kentucky and would be willing to pick it up.

 

Lexington ohio? I am in ohio.

 

If its a 4X4 frame the easiest fix is to weld a 1/4" plate onto the frame behind the stearing box. This is a common problem and if you replace the frame with another you might be haveing this problem again anyways. Just make a cardboard template to mark the shape and size of the plate and where the bolt holes for the power stearing box need to go. I just did mine last year. I had about $30 into it.