Frame rail.
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Bernard D, Sep 7, 2020.
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Probably a lot. KW quoted me something like $9k a rail for blanks. Add in the labour to drill and replace on top of that.
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PG Adams sells rails. I'm gonna speculate you'll likely be 4-5k in rails drilled and they'll want a template to drill. Or you buy blanks for slightly less. Likely 3-4k. Add in labor for the replacement which will likely be 30-50 hours of labor at 100 an hour. Add in for incidental stuff, then drive lines if your not 330 already, then figure in the plumbing, and axle work. The list goes on. IMO I'd set aside 15-20k. It's a hug job to replace rails but very doable. Unbolt one side at a time, snag from the back and pull. I have a brand new sent of rails that will end up around 345" if I don't cut them. I've contemplated using them on mine since I'm currently 330" wheelbase.
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