body drop

[layinlow_11]

Keep an eye out for an upcoming issue of truckin, there will be a tech article in it for channeling an 04 silverado std cab short bed. I know because i lended a hand to the guy doing it (aka kdubaz). He also channeled his 01 silverado. He knows what he's doin and makes it look easy, no need to drop 10g's on it all ya need is plasma cutter, welder, some sheet metal and your on your way!

[kdubaz]

Actually it won't be Sport Truck, it's Truckin, but thanks :)

[layinlow_11]

oop's, fixed. thanks kevin

[DoMDrty]

it seems like prices for any kind of auto enthusiast in cali is expensive. those fools are paying $10,000+ for a non SS 1964 Impala.

[OnTheLo]

i had to chime in on this one real quick my truck was built by krz customs and its a complete custom made frame from the firewall back and its called "bodydropless" in my opinion its one of the hottest things out right now the floor isnt all hackes up and it lays rockers no problem. yes it does cost allot of money but when you see it in person its worth everypenny. here are some shots of my truck and the frame work through the bed..... if anyone has any ? on this truck please pm and ill try and answer them the best i can.

[onetime468]

10g's for a bd?? what is it a complet custom frame?? i know they do it for s10's that would be great if they did it for a full size

[OnTheLo]

Originally Posted by onetime468

10g's for a bd?? what is it a complet custom frame?? i know they do it for s10's that would be great if they did it for a full size

my frame complete rolling chassis with fuel cell, bags, comp., everthing clost to 20k i like it though i like the frame idea channeling is sweet too just depends on your opinion...

[kdubaz]

Originally Posted by OnTheLo

my frame complete rolling chassis with fuel cell, bags, comp., everthing clost to 20k i like it though i like the frame idea channeling is sweet too just depends on your opinion...

Look I just gotta pipe in here.

The reason the KRZ frames never took off is because they are an assload of work. You're taking a truck, COMPLETELY disassembling it, and then reassembling it on this new frame. Oh and the frame costs a ton.

There are plenty of viable alternatives to bodydropping your truck, and they don't have to cost $10k. Even if you don't have any skills to do it yourself, you can have a shop do a bodydrop for $2500 to $5000, and you've got a complete job, and depending on who did the work, it can be 100% reliable.

It just doesn't make sense to me to buy a whole new frame unless you're piecing together a truck from scratch.

[OnTheLo]

Originally Posted by kdubaz

Look I just gotta pipe in here.

The reason the KRZ frames never took off is because they are an assload of work. You're taking a truck, COMPLETELY disassembling it, and then reassembling it on this new frame. Oh and the frame costs a ton.

There are plenty of viable alternatives to bodydropping your truck, and they don't have to cost $10k. Even if you don't have any skills to do it yourself, you can have a shop do a bodydrop for $2500 to $5000, and you've got a complete job, and depending on who did the work, it can be 100% reliable.

It just doesn't make sense to me to buy a whole new frame unless you're piecing together a truck from scratch.

your quite right kevin just personally myself i love the complete frame look like a race car chassis you know but i have seen many traditional and stock floor with the stock frame bd that are awsome too there are just different ways for people with different tastes.

[levelgrape]

what about a b-drop on the classics like my 85

[crazyeyes]

I found this thread after I started my own. Sorry for being an a**. Its really not that hard to make your own frame from the firewall back. Is it?

[Black-Jacket]

10k for a body drop is rediculous stock floor or not. i much prefer stock floor over traditional dont have to give up your leg space and head room (this is important for tall fat guys) ever since the truck scene started getting popular prices have been skyrocketing i remember when you could get a b/d done for 2500cdn

totally polished price list


There is a $1000.00 Bedliner Removal Charge

Add $1000.00 for "stock floor"

Chevy

Full size

Standard Cab
$3800.00
Extra Cab
$4800.00
Dually
$5200.00
SUV
$5500.00

S-10
Standard Cab $3800 lays rocker w/
stock hood and keeps A/C with 18" or smaller front rims
As Seen in MiniTruckin'

Extra Cab
$4200 lays rocker w/
stock hood and keeps A/C with 18" or smaller front rims
As Seen in MiniTruckin'

Cars Pricing Depends on Model. Call or email with your information for pricing.
Astro $6000.00

Ford
(All Ford Drops include stock floor)
Standard $6000
Extra Cab $7000

Import Minitruck
Standard Cab

[Silverado_9c3]

damn that looks REALLY involved!

[shaved80]

Originally Posted by levelgrape

what about a b-drop on the classics like my 85

there's a site where a guy does a "bodydrop", he Z's the front end, then cuts off a few inches from the bottom of the frame

once i get a loan, i'm gonna be building a frame from firewall back, then i think i'll also have to channel it to lay doors..

[thebagged1]

yea id be screwed if i went there to bd my f150 show truck.. im bd to the doors on 24's for... mmm 2400 all cali and those shops are crazy.. here in ny we cant get **** for it... 3k for an s10 it sucks!!! its alot of cash but a hole lottta work to do it also.. im ready to cut up my 06 crew daily and bag it..

[tnlkurth]

I have been looking into body dropping my silverado and i have been told that it runs around 4000

[jcbrob]

were can i find jimmy p guide i can not seem to find it anywere

[kchawaii]

Is it possible to get some body drop out of just the body mounts. I'm only looking for 1/2"-1", I have a 4/6 drop and I'm scraping everything with my Y pipe and trans cross member. I just was looking to get a little more drop without cutting up the floor pan.
thanks

[madmanil]

I had IFCUSTOM.com do my b/d and they did a great job...And no where near 10k..Heh...Thats expensive...

[thebagged1]

well i got a couple of things for this... all work really depends where youy live.... here in ny there nooooooooo way in hell we could see 10k for A bd, but yet again its a whole lot of work... i got my 01 reg cab f150 bagged, stock floored, then traditionaled to the doors for only like 5k...

now i deffinatly know my way around f150's but i need some help because i am going to be body dropping my daily driver 06 crew... what size tires you guys run when using 24's and did you use stock, djm or like extensive's a arms....


and last comment... on if customs... they seem like a good ahop other than prices but i dont live in cali... but tehy do build some cool stuff but i sure have seem some stuff they hacked up too.... i have seen pics from another big shop who did redo from if and some of the stuff i saw i didnt think would come from if.... sooo i guess it doesnt matter where u go just make sure your getting what your paying for....