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I have underway a total restoration with upgrades on my 88 Ranger. I am down to the frame & axles at this point.
I am looking at a few mods to the frame that needs to be done before powder coating, such as cross member changes because I am switching the rear drive shaft to a 1 piece and frame reinforcements as the engine going in is a 347 stroker. This truck is a 4x4.
I researched this site extensively and others like James Duff; I have read that frame reinforcements for high powered V-8's are to be considered, but I couldn't find much information regarding the specifics of frame reinforcements.
I would appreciate it if anyone could help in the following areas: at what point (meaning power level) do frame reinforcements become a necessity, what area's need reinforced or strengthened and how, or does anyone know of websites that I can research (I am happy to help myself if possible).
Thanks! I would appreciate any other thoughts on this as well.
I am looking at a few mods to the frame that needs to be done before powder coating, such as cross member changes because I am switching the rear drive shaft to a 1 piece and frame reinforcements as the engine going in is a 347 stroker. This truck is a 4x4.
I researched this site extensively and others like James Duff; I have read that frame reinforcements for high powered V-8's are to be considered, but I couldn't find much information regarding the specifics of frame reinforcements.
I would appreciate it if anyone could help in the following areas: at what point (meaning power level) do frame reinforcements become a necessity, what area's need reinforced or strengthened and how, or does anyone know of websites that I can research (I am happy to help myself if possible).
Thanks! I would appreciate any other thoughts on this as well.
