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OrrieG · 09-18-2008, 11:15 PM

The inners add a lot of rigidity and will keep them from moving and flexing at the welds between outer old and new. Also ties in the area at the door lower corner and step to keep that from moving and affecting door fitment. Mine is a fleetside so the corners will be relatively protected. Also they help seal the cab from the elements. FWIW I had about 4-6 hours in each inner side with cutting out, fabing, welding grinding, preping for POR15. Removing, fitting, welding and grinding the outer was about another 6-8 using die grinder with cutoff wheel and 4" grinder. I don't have a plasma cutter. You will need to see if there are any issues with the inners and the 80 frame. Good luck, once you get started its not that bad, I've been aggrevating over this for a year!

Tonight got the radio outlet repair ground down and installed the second infill piece. Oh and picked up my Sidewinder winch I lucked into. Comes complete with extra motor for $150!

09-18-2008, 11:15 PM	#62
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics The inners add a lot of rigidity and will keep them from moving and flexing at the welds between outer old and new. Also ties in the area at the door lower corner and step to keep that from moving and affecting door fitment. Mine is a fleetside so the corners will be relatively protected. Also they help seal the cab from the elements. FWIW I had about 4-6 hours in each inner side with cutting out, fabing, welding grinding, preping for POR15. Removing, fitting, welding and grinding the outer was about another 6-8 using die grinder with cutoff wheel and 4" grinder. I don't have a plasma cutter. You will need to see if there are any issues with the inners and the 80 frame. Good luck, once you get started its not that bad, I've been aggrevating over this for a year! Tonight got the radio outlet repair ground down and installed the second infill piece. Oh and picked up my Sidewinder winch I lucked into. Comes complete with extra motor for $150!