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12-28-2005, 03:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Kaukauna WI
Posts: 193
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Frame stretch
 I am thinking of stretching my frame about 16" has any one done this to our trucks ( I have done semis ) do I need to plate inside and out on all four butt welds. Thanks EMMETT
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12-28-2005, 10:47 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
Posts: 8,717
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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.
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12-28-2005, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: Frame stretch
I am considering using frame stiffeners from ECE on a frame shortening. They would work for lengthening too, but you might need two per side. At that price I'd prabably just use 1/4" plate. Here's what they look like anyway:
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