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I cut my 72 down 2". Its an easy project. Get some 2" masking tape and use it to mark the cut on the tube. Cut the shaft the same way. The shaft should be welded back together using a V or taper at each end of the cut shaft. I laid it in an angle iron to keep it straight for welding. The tube you weld just like a body panel use the angle again. Several tacks and go back around til its done.