Question for you guys who have replaced rear frame rails. Which route would look the most like factory and fit the best? Buying AMD full rails and cutting off what I need, or the 48" long versions from Autobody Specialties or similar brand.
Try to find a clean original set first. If no luck AMD fit is very good. I have used parts from both companies but the AMD is a much better fit from experience. You will need to set the body on some type of jig to keep it straight.
I bought and installed the 48" set from Auto Body Specialties on my roadrunner. Nice heavy guage material, installed pretty good. Needed some attention back where they butt up against the rear crossmember. Flanged in fronts give some leeway as far as positioning them correctly in place. Look is fairly close to stock (besides weld tie in mid axle hump), and the price was right.
Now if you're looking for that factory matched look, OEM...... If that can't happen, AMD would be the way to go.
Good luck!
I read your book on metal replacement and was hoping that a splice wouldn't be noticable. Is it really easy to see the joint?
I read your book on metal replacement and was hoping that a splice wouldn't be noticable. Is it really easy to see the joint?