toyota frame

chevota4.3 · 07-03-2009, 09:30 PM

I am thinking of taking the bed of of my 79 truck, because its pretty rotted. anyhow if the frame would bend behind the cab or can i gusset the top of the frame behind the cab.. this is a mud truck and gets beat pretty hard so any help would be appreciated

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tc · 07-04-2009, 01:29 PM

Huh?

Yes, the frame bends up behind the cab to clear the rear axle. Yes, you can gusset/strengthen the frame behind the cab.

You could also cut the frame off and "back half" the truck with a tube frame to support whatever kind of suspension you want to run.

TrikeKid · 07-07-2009, 01:01 PM

I think he means he's worried about the frame bending because of the lack of a bed... Which is a definite no. That bed isn't a structural member of the truck. What do you think you're driving? A Jeep?

chevota4.3 · 07-10-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TrikeKid

I think he means he's worried about the frame bending because of the lack of a bed... Which is a definite no. That bed isn't a structural member of the truck. What do you think you're driving? A Jeep?

yes that is what i mean, but the frame has to flex to a point..

yotaman765 · 07-16-2009, 08:10 PM

is the frame shot? or in good shape?

TrikeKid · 07-29-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chevota4.3

yes that is what i mean, but the frame has to flex to a point..

The frame flexes bed or not, the beds aren't so strong that it's going to make a difference. Hundreds of these things are running around with no bed, unless your frame is rotted out, you'll be fine. My bed is so rotten they almost move independent of each other in a couple of places and mine is fine.

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07-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
yotaman765 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Indiana Posts: 42	is the frame shot? or in good shape?