How to shorten or cut a truck frame DIY

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In this episode I get started on shortening the truck frame. The spot I choose to cut is going to create more work, but let me get a larger piece out of the frame to make the truck as short as possible. Follow along as cut my truck into pieces and try to put it back together
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@berserkerusmc7613 6 месяцев назад

Well thought out plan. Great job!

@Offroadfarm1 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@berserkerusmc7613 4 месяца назад

@@Offroadfarm1 I have a 2005 dodge tab 1500 4x4 quad cab. I'm thinking about taking a foot off the frame and shortening the bed to 5'4" Any advice you have, I'd appreciate it.

@Verticalpedalgarage 4 года назад

Sooooo refreshing to see a square CC get some love in the world of RU-vid. I have a 88 R20 CC, and an 82 K30 CC, both SRW. Excited to see more videos!!!

@Offroadfarm1 4 года назад

I agree crew cabs get no love here. Thanks for watching

@TheRoadhammer379 Год назад

I was shocked when you said frame was 3/16". Harmon Garage shortened his one ton and his frame was 1/4", I replaced the rails from the back of the the cab to the rear bumper on my F350 cab and chassis and they were 1/4". I wonder if dually trucks have thicker frames as Harmons was a dually and mine is too. Regardless, you did a great job and who doesn't love a square body being kept alive. Great vid.

@Offroadfarm1 Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@nathan6.6 3 года назад

Good video thanks going to start my project soon trying to make a single cab short bed obs power stroke

@Offroadfarm1 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and good luck on your project

@hongmihnhahn7081 11 месяцев назад

1ton frame .. k30 frame is really massive..

@kennethearlreese3771 8 месяцев назад

Whats model number air hammer are u using and does it come as kit for different accessories for chiseling n punching metal rivets? Thank You for sharing video

@Offroadfarm1 8 месяцев назад

It is a MAC brand, model # MPH1911 long barrel air hammer. Yes it came with a several different bits, maybe 4-6

@bradmoore7615 4 года назад

Why not relocate the spring hangers forward then take off the back end

@Offroadfarm1 4 года назад

It all depends on the shape of your frame. If my frame was straight than I could and would have just done that. But since my frame had an arch in it for the axle I couldn't easily do it that way. When I measured, moving the hangers forward would have left my rear hanger in the arch for the axle. I could have made a drop down section to mount that hanger on but i felt it was just easier cut and weld like I did. Thanks for watching

@RBZ06LT6 3 года назад

I need to convert a flat bed frame to a 8 foot bed on. 2003 silverado 2500hd duramax. You think its worth it? Too many headaches? Thanks Leo

@Offroadfarm1 3 года назад

Hard to say. Do you already have a bed? I would check to see if the mounting bolts will line up with your frame. If they do then it should be an easy job. If they don't then you are looking at more work to get everything to line up. Sorry I can't be of much help, I haven't done much work on the newer Chevys. Thanks for watching

@pl5624 3 года назад

I thought you're supposed to jog the seam and not do a straight cut.

@Offroadfarm1 3 года назад

In a perfect world yes. I wanted to get as much length cut out as I could, so I did a straight cut. Thanks for watching

@TheRoadhammer379 Год назад

Not true, we cut and stretch semi truck frames for customers and we do Z, L and straight cuts. There is no strength difference, but we use a section of frame inside the original frame, creating a double frame. I've done straight cut and weld on many one ton trucks and use a second piece of frame and have never had a frame failure. Our customers haul 40 tons a hundred thousand miles a year with no failure. Honestly, L and Z cuts are a pain in the ass if you don't get every cut perfect.

@troyjackson9740 4 года назад

Are making this into a flat bed truck?

@Offroadfarm1 4 года назад

I'm not sure. I'll probably end up doing a flat bed, but I'm also thinking about doing a small stepside bed, like the bed offroad design but on their K30 convertible

@donp9982 4 года назад

What’s a good welder machine for a mobile truck repair truck

@Offroadfarm1 4 года назад

I'm certainly not an expert in that area, but I would look strongly at a Miller generator/welder. Two of the farms I work on have them and while they don't get used a lot, they always start up and run well when we need them. Thanks for watching

@donp9982 4 года назад

Thanks

@ConcussedGaming 4 года назад

Can you shorten the length of a car frame the same way?

@Offroadfarm1 4 года назад

If the car has a frame then yes. But keep in mind it will also change the position of any body mounts. You will either have to move those mounts or shorten the body of the car.

@michaelskaer7319 Год назад

Why don’t you look what a factory one looos like and measurements 😮

@Offroadfarm1 Год назад

If your wanting to do a LWB to SWB conversion Brothers Truck sells a conversion template (they are now owned by Holley) www.holley.com/products/suspension_and_chassis/truck_bed_conversions/parts/LTSC38773-75 Or you could measure one if you have access to one. I am not doing a conversion to SWB, I just wanted to cut as much length as possible out of my frame. Thanks for watching!