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Old 02-06-2018, 06:20 PM   #16
Turnip Truck
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Re: DIY4X crossmember fitment

So here's my solution for those interested. Kert offered to make me some shorter parts to fit my frame, but that costs $$$, I also could've had it cnc milled locally, but that also costs $$$.

Here it is as received from DIY4X
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I went to the shop and picked out my thickest chop saw blade
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And sliced the pieces in half,
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Here's my height after the cut, just about perfect.
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Now ill grind away some of that nice powdercoat, cut a V groove, square it up, and burn it back together with the Lincoln
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