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01-26-2021, 03:35 PM
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Frame shortening
So I’m in the middle of shortening my frame. Have it cut and welded inside and out. Would you recommend a fish plate on the inside or boxing it? Or both?
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01-26-2021, 03:44 PM
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Re: Frame shortening
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I would plate it on the inside with a long diamond shaped plate. Boxing isn't really recommended because of frame flex. LockDoc
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01-26-2021, 04:02 PM
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Re: Frame shortening
Looks great,what size of welder did you use? I am going to do the same thing as soon as I can get down to SC to get my frames and trucks,Damn Covid!!!
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01-26-2021, 08:46 PM
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Re: Frame shortening
Plate it and call it done!
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01-26-2021, 10:01 PM
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01-27-2021, 12:03 AM
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Re: Frame shortening
Well my better safe than sorry got the best of me and I did a fish plate on the inside before I boxed it. Thanks for your input. Did it with my Miller 180
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01-27-2021, 12:06 AM
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Re: Frame shortening
You "It can only be a shortbed" guys and gals are a crackup...
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01-27-2021, 08:29 PM
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Re: Frame shortening
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Buy a beater long box for actual work
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