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Old 12-13-2009, 09:21 PM   #1
Robertw
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cutting a frame for a short bed

ok i have a 85 crew cab and i want to know how much to cut out of the frame to make it a short bed i know you can use the short wheel base frame back half but i may use the 3/4 ton frame and cut it i dont know yet
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:55 PM   #2
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Re: cutting a frame for a short bed

14" between the forward most bed hole and spring hangers, 6" off the very back of the frame.
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:08 PM   #3
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Re: cutting a frame for a short bed

Thanks man I want to change it to 1/2 runing gear so I may do like every one else and use the short bed back half just don't know. Witch one is safer
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