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DD1 · 05-10-2012, 09:42 AM

[QUOTE=sgaylord;5372786]It's hard to say but I would not do any more cutting or moving the cab around that could effect the structure until you put some bracing in. It don't have to be elaborate, I used a single piece of 1x1 sq tubing. Here's a pic of how I did mine. In the second pic I brace it from side to side. That is only required if you remove the floor and cowl leaving the "A" Pillar without lateral support. I dont think you will need to do that.

One thing you will need to do is make sure you fit those doors before you weld in that rocker fully or you could have major fitment issues with your doors. FYI if you have not bought your rockers yet, go with Tri-Plus as they seem to be the better ones of the bunch. You may still need to tweak them a little to make them perfect. Just the reality of aftermarket parts.

Anyway, hope this helps. Keep up the good work!

Tranny work is something I have shied away from in the past but it's something that I have on my "bucket list" once I get up the courage..

Steve

So, it looks like you removed the firewall from your cab? You really tore it apart. Are you replacing the floor as well? It looks in decent shape from the pics.

05-10-2012, 09:42 AM	#100
DD1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new york, ny Posts: 1,063	Re: Trying to make Junky perhaps just a little bit Funky... [QUOTE=sgaylord;5372786]It's hard to say but I would not do any more cutting or moving the cab around that could effect the structure until you put some bracing in. It don't have to be elaborate, I used a single piece of 1x1 sq tubing. Here's a pic of how I did mine. In the second pic I brace it from side to side. That is only required if you remove the floor and cowl leaving the "A" Pillar without lateral support. I dont think you will need to do that. One thing you will need to do is make sure you fit those doors before you weld in that rocker fully or you could have major fitment issues with your doors. FYI if you have not bought your rockers yet, go with Tri-Plus as they seem to be the better ones of the bunch. You may still need to tweak them a little to make them perfect. Just the reality of aftermarket parts. Anyway, hope this helps. Keep up the good work! Tranny work is something I have shied away from in the past but it's something that I have on my "bucket list" once I get up the courage.. Steve So, it looks like you removed the firewall from your cab? You really tore it apart. Are you replacing the floor as well? It looks in decent shape from the pics.