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Old 11-12-2002, 08:34 PM   #1
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Frame chopping?

I am going to cut a 72 long bed 4x4 frame to short bed specs. Anyone have any details as far as how to go about it? I am a capable welder and have a good mig and plasma cutter to work with. Would also like to know the exact amount on how much I need to shorten the frame between the front and rear axles. Also what about the rear of the frame? Thanks for any info you share.
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Old 11-12-2002, 08:40 PM   #2
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12" out of the middle, & 8" off the butt.....
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Old 11-12-2002, 09:12 PM   #3
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PM efabman, He did this to a 2wd and did really nice work. The "z" in the frame was right as rain. Good luck.
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Old 11-12-2002, 09:36 PM   #4
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Yea, I should have done a search first before posting this. I looked at his work and it was first rate. Thanks!
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