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emmett · 12-28-2005, 03:40 AM

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

**kwmech** · 12-28-2005, 10:47 AM

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.

Frizzle Fry · 12-28-2005, 02:37 PM

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:

12-28-2005, 03:40 AM	#1
emmett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kaukauna WI Posts: 193	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 __________________ Kaukauna WI Airplaines don't land here they are sucked down

12-28-2005, 10:47 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,505	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.

12-28-2005, 02:37 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	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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