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Old 06-08-2012, 07:12 PM   #6
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Re: To brace or not to brace

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt View Post
I would recommend bracing the cab when doing extensive sheet-metal repair. It DOES help keep it fromt moving.

BUT.... the real key is to make sure you fit your doors up during the replacement of rockers/floor pieces/lower a-pillar etc. to check fitment. It will be a little extra work putting the door on and taking it back off to check, but a whole lot easier than doing all the work, only to find out the door fits like crap and having to cut it all up again.

Nate
Yep! you would be amazed how much the cab corner/rear pillar moves once you slice the cab corner off! And as Nate (porterbuilt) said fit the door throughout the process. I put my door on and off several times throughout the process to make sure that it lined up well and closed properly. I should have braced it like I said in the first post and I will brace it when I get on the passenger side. I was not recommending to not brace it I was just sharing my "lesson"
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