<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />I Have a cracked ( <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />)frame eeeehhhhaaaa, right between the box and cab, I am sure I am not the first one.

I am wondering if I should weld some plates on both sides of the frame rail, or should I bolt the plates like making a sandwich of the frame between 2 plates????
What do you guys think, and how did it work out for you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />

I would try and weld the crack itself, grind it down smooth, then weld a plate over the fix using 1/8" and make < > shaped ends to get as much weld area you can. Drill holes in it if you want to make rosette welds if you want. If the frame is curved in that section weld 1" then heat the area and use a hammer to get the curve in the metal. Keep going 1" at a time.

No reason to use thick pieces of steel the frame is only around 1/8" thick.

I wouldn't use bolts if you can weld it.

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I agree with the entire post; but especially that part.