LWB to SWB ?

[JMurray]

Im cutting my lwb to swb but my frame is completely degraded above the rear springs where the double layer of steel was riveted inside the frame channel. if im not keeping the factory control arm setup, can i just cut that section out instead of the under cab section

[N2TRUX]

Are you talking about where the frame curves? Isn't it going to be hard to make a splice there?

Got pics?

[JMurray]

i measured the frame and i have to cut a very specific area, but it will be the same width. I was just wondering if there are going to be any unforeseen problems with cutting the frame in this location

[JMurray]

I'm getting close to chopping it, I'm going to have to take the 18" out of one section to get all the cancer and have good metal to weld to. My cut is going to be an angle cut not the normal notch, I know I will have to reinforce the welds, and I plan on doing some bracing, if not boxing in the whole thing. The two forward bed mounts will stay the same but the cross member and spring perches will have to be moved. I've thought about just getting another frame to cut but I'm not paying $250 for a bare frame to slice on. I don't see why it shouldn't work, guys are chopping frames at the back of the cab and adding 2/4 stock all the way to the back.

Whats your take?

[N2TRUX]

Pictures would be VERY helpful here.

[fixit-p]

What type of suspension are you going to run? I think the amount of stress that area will see would help determine if its a good idea or not and yes pictures are worth a 1000 words or something like that.

[the lights]

if your shortening your bed you may have a problem because there are two bed mounts up front. if you shorten the bed a cross brace may end up in your wheel tubs. just a thought to consider, but since your shortening the frame I am sure you are capable of dealing with other problems. good luck. and post pics.

[JMurray]

i'll get some pics before i start. thanks for all the help