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Old 01-27-2013, 10:28 AM   #1
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Re: 52" vs 56" spring, short and long bed conversion. HELP!!

Ive read you only need to cut 3in off the rear of the frame.
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Old 01-27-2013, 10:45 AM   #2
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Re: 52" vs 56" spring, short and long bed conversion. HELP!!

Will you have enough room for your bumper brackets if you cut the frame and keep the longer springs? You may have to move the spring bracket forward just so you have enough frame to bolt up to. Know what I mean?
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Old 01-27-2013, 10:54 AM   #3
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Re: 52" vs 56" spring, short and long bed conversion. HELP!!

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Ive read you only need to cut 3in off the rear of the frame.
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hmm, I havent seen that? I hope so

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Will you have enough room for your bumper brackets if you cut the frame and keep the longer springs? You may have to move the spring bracket forward just so you have enough frame to bolt up to. Know what I mean?
I do, I'll have to do some measuring when I get the new bed.
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Old 01-27-2013, 02:28 PM   #4
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Re: 52" vs 56" spring, short and long bed conversion. HELP!!

I cut 3" off the rear of mine.
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