Frame Boxing? Frame Rivets?
I hope this chassis question belongs here. My 4x4 chassis is mighty soft. When flexed the bed twists with the frame. Its from the rivets holding everything together being loose. I'd like to cut them out one by one and replace them with grade 8 bolts. Any input on this?
Also, up front I would like to box the frame from the front to approximately the a couple inches behind the front spring hangers. I'm afraid that boxing it could actually lead to more problems/cracking/internal rust. So I though I could do small 6" wide plates with dimple dies on them. Any thoughts on this? Or just box under the motor mounts?
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