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Old 06-08-2020, 03:22 PM   #5
phlegm
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Re: Slip over cab support cover

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Originally Posted by GMCPaul View Post
They needed to be welded and the slip over version holds moisture between old existing metal and new and generally rust back out within a short time span. Generally used by people looking to flip something as cheaply as possible with no thought towards a long term lasting repair. We won't even sell them.
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I only cut the flower halves of my supports off as the uppers at all four corners were solid. I then grafted in the lower halves from the replacement floor support panels. The supports are a pretty important part of the structure of the floor, as Gmcpaul said they need to be welded in for sure.

Thanks Guys, this is what I needed. This is a more complete answer than what I had seen previously. I am going to need to go ahead and replace the whole thing.
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