Frame Zing question

[lo6fo]

Im getting ready to start planning the rear suspension on my 64. I'm planing on a 4 link airbag setup. I was wondering if there is any science behind zing the frame. Do you want to avoid the stepup being at 90*? What's a good recommended angle? Any tips on doing this will be appreciated I'd like to make it as safe and strong as I possibly can.

[rickairmedic]

Well if yoou are doing a traditional Z then you will want to cut the frame at 45* so that the back will sit ontop of the front and give plenty or area to weld back together as well as gusset and plate .


Rick

[lo6fo]

I guess I shoulda specified that it's not traditional. It will be zed enought to clear the real axle while the frame sets on the ground.

[Hunter's 64]

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=8998&start=120

Look on the bottom of page 7 in azratrods build , he Z'ed his, or angle cut ?

Danny

[lo6fo]

Thanks for the link. I'm planning a bit more radical z.

[rickairmedic]

Dragginwagons thread might help some then .

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=19300


Rick

[lo6fo]

Thanks for the link. Not only is that a super sweet build it gives me a lot better idea of what to do

[Hunter's 64]

From Z-ing to Complete frame build , now thats a jump .

Danny

[lo6fo]

I'm not gonna build a frame but his notch gives me a general idea of how to z it.