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402greenchevy
Jul 29th, 04, 8:10 PM
Has anyone has the problem with a crack of the frame on the right side just behind the front wheel, near the rear of the A frame?

7DSS
Jul 29th, 04, 8:22 PM
Yes, mine was cracked at the joint on the frame and the A arm mount. Welded it back up...hope i holds.

Herb
Jul 29th, 04, 9:07 PM
You might find some good info on frame reinforcement here. Helped me.

http://home.comcast.net/~petelohr/einstyn1/einstyn-06.htm

BlueSS454
Jul 29th, 04, 11:22 PM
Mine was cracked there as well. Well it was after the car went airborn. I welded it back up and welded a brace in there for extra support. it has been fine since then.

Tomb7us
Jul 30th, 04, 6:19 PM
yeah mine is cracked too. its pretty common just make sure whne you weld it back up drill out a little bit at the start of the crack and end of the crack to make sure it stops spreading then weld it up and reinforceit

BlueSS454
Jul 30th, 04, 10:40 PM
I used a jackstand to close the gap. The weight of the engine pushed it right back where it is supposed to be. Make sure you clean the surface too. I used a die grinder to grind away some of the old factory weld.

402greenchevy
Jul 31st, 04, 9:03 PM
Thank everyone for all the information, I will get right on this.