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Tube Rear framerails #1509436
09/29/13 03:52 AM
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I have a 72 Challenger and rear rails are bad. I would like to put some 2x3 tubed rails in and narrow my rear axle. Where is a good place to purchase some prefabed rails? Thanks Chilly

Re: Tube Rear framerails [Re: wjrf1979] #1509437
09/29/13 09:01 AM
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might check with Art Morrison


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Re: Tube Rear framerails [Re: moparmarks] #1509438
09/29/13 04:48 PM
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Your idea is good but not doable without redoing the rear sheet metal and wheel tubs.. There are not any tube rails made to replicate the factory rails..


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Re: Tube Rear framerails [Re: 340SHORTY] #1509439
09/29/13 08:36 PM
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I'm replacing all rear sheet metal. Frame rails need to be replaced do to rot. A friend suggested to check into tubed rails, as I had planned on relocating springs anyway.

Re: Tube Rear framerails [Re: wjrf1979] #1509440
09/29/13 10:24 PM
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Morrisons are pretty pricy.. Check out Alston Chassisworks...


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