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Old 06-13-2013, 10:23 PM   #1
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Old 06-14-2013, 10:58 AM   #2
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Re: Long to short bed HOW TO video

Just cut mine and im in the process of welding it back together. it is much easier than you would think!
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Old 06-14-2013, 11:21 AM   #3
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Old 06-14-2013, 11:22 AM   #4
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Old 06-14-2013, 11:36 AM   #5
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Re: Long to short bed HOW TO video

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Why did he disassemble the front part of the truck?
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Why did he disassemble the front part of the truck?
How else can you get the cab off?
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Re: Long to short bed HOW TO video

but thats not necessary to shorten the frame...correct? Got confused on that.
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Old 06-14-2013, 02:17 PM   #8
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The frame gets cut under the cab which doesn't interfere with the suspension
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Old 06-14-2013, 04:05 PM   #9
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The frame gets cut under the cab which doesn't interfere with the suspension
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It's been done before both ways, but he must have decided it was better on film if the cab was off.
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Old 06-14-2013, 04:17 PM   #10
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It really is an easy job. But it's easier yet, without the cab in the way.
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