I was readin somewhere that a guy cut the frame of a longbed right behind the cab and got a shortbed and just welded it together. Is this possible and would it be sturdy? What would to be done to complete the project besides the welding? I know people are gonna say its not worth it jus buy a shortbed, i jus wanna know.
2007-04-10 18:28:20 · 4 answers · asked by John 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hmm LOTS of stuff would have to be done all lines (brake, gas) the drive train (the drive shaft would probably be easiest) all would have to be shortened . the frame of course would have to be trued so off comes everything . yeah lots of work it is possible but ALOT of work if you were doing it yourself i would suggest seeing if a short bed would fit with trimming the rear of the frame (not always possible as the wheel wells might not fit and a whole bunch of other problems could arise ) but it MIGHT save you work . All in all I would say unless you have your own garage fitted with ALL the proper tools buying a new truck would be easier you also didn't specify what kind of truck what model and year the truck is.
generally the best option is to buy a new truck .
2007-04-10 18:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by donaldjasonblair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would haft to get the right measurements for the drive shaft long beds and short beds have different wheel base .I would add a couple steel plates where the frame connects for extra support
2007-04-11 02:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gusset the frame, mounting the tank could be a problem, Matching drive shaft length and angles at the Diff.
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2007-04-11 01:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put it on some airbags, so it doesnt go bam bam bam!!! Also if you want to do this project or just get it done go to http://www.autoworldaccessories.com/script/newcategorypage.asp?page=2&size=20&category_id=468
2007-04-11 01:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Ethan F 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋