has anybody used these frame rails?

yes, that would tie everything together but I don't think the factory rails would go straight back to the frame mounted leaf spring box, I thought they had to be at a bit of an angle. but, yes, that is the general idea for using them...along with putting an A-body front suspension in a car that was not built that way. just my way of making an A-body wagon.

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