[tinydb84]

I'm realizing I don't think I responded to your other question before.

I would use CAD (aka cardboard aided design). I am a big fan of putting stuff where it will be (or likely be) that way you don't run into an issue later with stuff not fitting.

Just a few tips if you aren't doing it that way. Remember your angles on your cuts need to be half of whatever joint measurement you want. Ex: cut at a 45 degree to make a 90 degree joint. Your axle will move forward as you air down so make sure you have enough clearance for the air. You can measure it or calculate it once you know the length of the bars.

I personally would cut after the second bed mount and backhalf from there. That way you only need to locate two sets of mounts and not need to rebuild that cross member. Plus that cross member will help keep everything straight.


If you wanna go super simple just make a notch that fits over the current one. You can cut it in and weld it before cutting the old notch out.