backhalfing...help me not f**k it up

[Llittle_Llama]

buying a new welder next week and instead of repairing the shitty job the guy did on my bridge kit I think I want to back half it. I can do this over a few weeks so I have plenty of time to work on it. My main question can I just put it up on jack stands and cut the rear half off or what? I got a guy here locally that wants it for his hardbody and the 100 he's giving me will help offset the cost a little.

[ggzilla]

what is back-halfing?

[datzenmike]

Oh oh.

 

 

backhalfing...help me not f**k it up.

ok, don't do it.

[]2eDeYe]

OMG

[hang_510]

sounds like half-assing

[ggzilla]

What's a bridge kit?

[I'm BLUE]

Ever weld sheet metal--like--a--bawse ???

[Z_Rac3r]

So really, wtf is backhalfing

[Skib]

texas backhalfing?

 

[Llittle_Llama]

[Llittle_Llama]

Has anyone here done this at all?!?

[I'm BLUE]

Has anyone here done this at all?!?

 

4-linking and tubbing a rear axle set up ???

[Jayden71]

texas backhalfing?

 

 

 

Has anyone here done this at all?!?

 

Ummm we don't live in Texas so no. :unsure:

[datzenmike]

Only with the sheep, but we don't talk about it.

[]2eDeYe]

I think you should get to know your welder first. Practice on some non structural projects, get your welding down then move on to more ambitious projects.

 

 

 

To me, this is a backhalf. Cut the back off and rebuild everything. Not a simple first fabrication project in any way.

 

[villegs]

I'd talk to some guys familiar with extreme lowriding set ups, not Ratsun, the majority(me included) have static drops, and while the Datsun knowledge here is strong it doesn't really apply to nonfactory suspension geometries. And agree with not doing a structural job as your 1st foray into welding, nothing like welds breaking and watching major suspension component rolling past you on the street

[datzenmike]

Backhalfing: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/suspension-chassis/481630-back-halfing-my-86-a.html

[Guest DatsuNoob]

texas backhalfing?

 

 

:rofl: roflwofl, seriously sounds a bit ghey

[hessianben]

get another truck.

keep it stock.

profit.

 

 

 

seriously though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you really want to fix it,

go check out INFAMOUSNISSAN.COM

and see how it's supposed to be done.

Then, go to an experienced welder and give him american $$$$'s.

[nismo dr]

Backhalfing: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/suspension-chassis/481630-back-halfing-my-86-a.html

 

 

i got kicked off that forum when I had my camaro :lol:

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whadmRePr_8

[hosestop@msn.com]

C-notch it !check into chevy truck kits S-10 maybe for bags, and leave bed alone ,just cut center section for diff.and make aluminum step in bed.I have done a couple ,pretty easy .

[Throttlehead250]

i definetly would not suggest a backhalf if this is your first bag job and your just now buying a welder.... sounds like a driving hazard from the get go...

[Pacific coast Datsun]

Put truck on level ground..cut off the bridge..the truck will then lay frame ["should"]...make sure the bridge is level...weld back in place. Depending on what brand of bags you are using you "may" have to raise the lower mounts to get the max lift. Theres more to consider but these steps will get it to lay frame.

[kaoss]

Yeah, back halving a truck sucks. Take it to a good shop.

 

Second, this isn't the forum to learn how. Streetsource.com, dropndrag, and your local mini truck forums would be the place to go.

[Llittle_Llama]

Put truck on level ground..cut off the bridge..the truck will then lay frame ["should"]...make sure the bridge is level...weld back in place. Depending on what brand of bags you are using you "may" have to raise the lower mounts to get the max lift. Theres more to consider but these steps will get it to lay frame.

I'll more than likely do this. new notch kit isn't to much and I'll just build a new bridge kit. I really wish I had done the kit the first time and not paid some jackass to do it. Any pics of your build pac?