BARILLMS Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I just completed my rear frame shortening, I removed 14" of frame at the back of my '88 long bed, adding custom rear cross member and Ruff Stuff Specialties "Way Back" leaf shackle hangers mounted to back of the new rear cross member/bumper for maximum departure angle. Good stuff! I'm putting the bed back on tonight, and cutting it down to match the frame. Does anybody want to see pics of the frame shortening BEFORE I put the bed back on? If so, I can snap some pics and post them!
BARILLMS Posted May 17, 2007 Author Posted May 17, 2007 While you have the bed off, add a good rear tow point... I custom made a stout 1/2" steel tongue in the center of the new crossmember to mount a big honkin' clevis too. It ties into the center of the rear factory "X" frame supports. I painted/bedlinered the frame, while the bed was off too. Also, I removed the gas tank, and will be relocating the gas tank in to the bed of the truck housed inside a truck bed tool box. Once you're ready to put the bed back on, bolt it up, then cut off the rear to match your frame chop. Cap off the rear of freshly cut bed sides with some sheet metal, and FLUSH mount round LED lights into these new caps. Weld and grind the seams, Paint. Done!
warf90 Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I would like to see as many pics as you feel like taking. I am planning to do this with my MJ also. I would like to see as many pics as possible before I start on mine.
feerocknok Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I was going to go with the way backs on my Toyota, but just cut the frame even shorter and ran buggy leaves. Was cheaper for me by a few bucks. I'd like to see the crossmember you made!
87manche Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I was going to go with the way backs on my Toyota, but just cut the frame even shorter and ran buggy leaves. Was cheaper for me by a few bucks. I'd like to see the crossmember you made! x2 on the x-member, mine's getting cut up in the fall :evil:
mjeff87 Posted May 17, 2007 Posted May 17, 2007 I'm glad you decided to embrace the sawzall :D Are you able to get that thing out of the garage, or do you need to sawzall the top of the garage door off, too??? :D Jeff
BARILLMS Posted May 18, 2007 Author Posted May 18, 2007 It wasn't hard at all. I probably have about 15 hours into the process, but my long bed now has an awesome departure angle. I already chopped my roof off too.
Rokhound Posted May 18, 2007 Posted May 18, 2007 :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: where's the movie
zjrog Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 Since I'm getting a long bed hoping to make it a trail rig, I want to see this too...
BARILLMS Posted May 22, 2007 Author Posted May 22, 2007 MY illustration pretty much shows the frame chop process. This thread isn't so worthless now is it?
DirtyComanche Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 No, guys need big meaty pictures that show everything. Umm.
feerocknok Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 No, guys need big meaty pictures that show everything. I just want to see the rear crossmember and way-backs, mostly.
CWLONGSHOT Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 MY illustration pretty much shows the frame chop process. This thread isn't so worthless now is it? Now Barillms, don't be a TEASE!! Show the damn pics son!! ;) CW
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