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My driver's side rear frame rail (1974 F Body) has an inner front section (about 1 foot long or so) where the front of the rear leaf spring bolts to. It was rusted out so I purchased a used rust-free inner front section. I am now ready to weld in the new used piece, but it won't slide into the front part of the rear frame rail
My thinking is to cut off about 9-12" of the front of the rear rail, weld in the inner front section to the floor pans and rocker lip, and then weld the outer frame rail back together and also to the inner section.
I am concerned about weakening the outer frame rail, though. However, it doesn't seem to be a highly stressed location as the factory did not reinforce the area.
All advice would be appreciated before I cut off the front of my frame rail
My thinking is to cut off about 9-12" of the front of the rear rail, weld in the inner front section to the floor pans and rocker lip, and then weld the outer frame rail back together and also to the inner section.
I am concerned about weakening the outer frame rail, though. However, it doesn't seem to be a highly stressed location as the factory did not reinforce the area.
All advice would be appreciated before I cut off the front of my frame rail