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**kwmech** · 12-28-2005, 10:47 AM

I stretched a 1 ton frame about 5 years ago 22''. I plated the inside with the same thickness steel plate as the frame. The plate I used was 48'' long. I bolted it first to make sure everything was lined up, then stitch welded.

12-28-2005, 10:47 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	Re: Frame stretch I stretched a 1 ton frame about 5 years ago 22''. I plated the inside with the same thickness steel plate as the frame. The plate I used was 48'' long. I bolted it first to make sure everything was lined up, then stitch welded.