there is no doubt you have the skills to do this cut and weld. what was the reasoning for cutting out the section instead of moving the axles forward? was there some underlying situation that made this a better choice for this truck? i couldnt imagine cutting out a section of a perfectly good frame to shorten a truck. i would have drilled new holes and moved the axles forward. you guys are only about 1 1/2 hours from me.
We decided to go this route, because this was our choice. We could take out exactly as much frame as needed, then reassemble. The customer wanted a shorter wheel base for maneuverability.
Why would you cut and weld the frame together instead of just drilling new holes and moving the axles forward? Feels really risky to me. There's a reason the manufacturers don't weld anything on to the frame. Welds just don't handle the constant flexing and vibration over the road. Rivets and bolts are more robust in this application.
Hopefully with the RUclips revenue you guys can buy yourself a mag drill and move the axles next time it may be a strong job for a few years buy wont last forever the rust will start between the weld joints as its impossible to seal and coat welds on a double frame when welding and ut will eventually crack and start to flex. Drilling some new holes and cutting off the extra length from the back end is a far better long lasting job
The only time not to cut and weld chassis rails is if they are high tensile and will usually have stickers on chassis saying do not drill or weld flanges, the only tip I would give is to put thin copper sheet between rails where you welding outside rail back on for two reasons, let's you have a good root gap and allows good penetration inner fillet and stops marring of inner rail from weld to promote cracking of inner rail but otherwise well done
I don't know why in the hell anyone would shorten a truck instead of buying a truck as short as they wanted. It would have been a hell of a lot cheaper than paying for all that work!
Thank you for the inspiration, now I can cut ✂️ my truck frame with confidence
there is no doubt you have the skills to do this cut and weld. what was the reasoning for cutting out the section instead of moving the axles forward? was there some underlying situation that made this a better choice for this truck? i couldnt imagine cutting out a section of a perfectly good frame to shorten a truck. i would have drilled new holes and moved the axles forward. you guys are only about 1 1/2 hours from me.
We decided to go this route, because this was our choice. We could take out exactly as much frame as needed, then reassemble. The customer wanted a shorter wheel base for maneuverability.
Definitely not the regular way to shorten a wheel base and maybe not the strongest. But hey I’m not the customer
You can take out as much frame as needed too by moving axle and cutting the rear. You cut the middle and made way more work for yourself
I've done 3 bobs but went with sliding the rear assembly forward then cut that rear rails. To each there own.
Why would you cut and weld the frame together instead of just drilling new holes and moving the axles forward? Feels really risky to me. There's a reason the manufacturers don't weld anything on to the frame. Welds just don't handle the constant flexing and vibration over the road. Rivets and bolts are more robust in this application.
Thanks for your opinion. But we are trained and have done many jobs like this. We fully back out work and warranty it for two years
For two years? Oh well sign me up!
These guys are idiots.
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I get the desire to just cut the frame, but that pretty dumb if frame is not bad. Should roll rears forwards, and drill holes.
Thank you again for your hate comment on our content. I see we have a fan club.
Hopefully with the RUclips revenue you guys can buy yourself a mag drill and move the axles next time it may be a strong job for a few years buy wont last forever the rust will start between the weld joints as its impossible to seal and coat welds on a double frame when welding and ut will eventually crack and start to flex. Drilling some new holes and cutting off the extra length from the back end is a far better long lasting job
The only time not to cut and weld chassis rails is if they are high tensile and will usually have stickers on chassis saying do not drill or weld flanges, the only tip I would give is to put thin copper sheet between rails where you welding outside rail back on for two reasons, let's you have a good root gap and allows good penetration inner fillet and stops marring of inner rail from weld to promote cracking of inner rail but otherwise well done
Hoooooly sheeeeeet the winch is huge.
Amazing, really enjoyed this👍
Great vid guys, would have loved it if yas had shown final meaurements and adjustments before welding 🙂
What brand of stop lights were used on the rear after it was put back together? I like the stop, brake, turn, reverse combo
Hell of a lowboy tractor now!
I personally love short rigs because long boys are harder to turn plus shorter trucks are more sturdy (the shorter the stronger ;) )
Wouldn't it be better to move suspension ahead
What welding process did you use to sew the frame back together?
Nice wagon.
Done this for many years, before the Internet Karens and experts got up on their soapboxes.
What welding rod do you use and any pre heat to the frame. I need to repair one, any tips?
I wonder how well the frame is holding up so far?
If you just took 54 inch’s out the back rear would bolt in were the front was the just have to drill the front holes
Dude nice job!! What kind of welding wire you used for this job??
Great work. I’m just a fan of welding and Big rigs, and I want to know how much does this type of fabrication work cost?
Cool!!!
Wear r u guys at
All I saw is you've made some cuts then put tail light back in and painted it black.
IS it stronger to cut frame at a angle?
yes sure! it's necessary i'd say
@@NanatsukiBenio No it isn't. It's a complete myth. I will post a technical video on this shortly to explain why.
@@defendermodsandtravels Okay, thanks for the tip
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I'll bet you guys laugh your buts off when you read all the prof keyboard fabricators telling you what you are doing wrong.
Frame shortening ! Say it isn’t so:(
I don't know why in the hell anyone would shorten a truck instead of buying a truck as short as they wanted. It would have been a hell of a lot cheaper than paying for all that work!
Turn that aggravating music off man !
Naw, let him play his music! It's your fault you didn't cut down your volume!
Music annoying. Does nothing for the video
Thank you for your moot comment.