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Old 03-07-2013, 08:26 PM
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Going to be doing this soon. Good write up. If I mess up ill just cut it and weld something in lol
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SUB'd!

Thanks for this! Im already cut+folded but i really want to do the lower portion too. perfect write up.
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seems like the hottest post for this task here. Pics and details are spot on and most helpful. Nice work
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Very nicely done.. This is the next thing I have planned for mine after my axles are done.
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Very nice!! Going to try and tackle this project next weekend
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Nice write up. Crazy how much mud and dirt ends up down in the corner huh! I think I had about a good inch of dirt/rust down there.
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Is this inspection legal? I'm in Maine?
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Great write up, I will be using this when I do my cut and fold within the near future.

Thanks again.
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im gonna try and do this in the am..got the fronts trimmed this morning
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Nice write-up. I just chopped mine all the way off and then welded in some new pieces while I had my floor out. Took way too long. Looks like this is a much easier route to go.
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Ok so i did the cut and fold on my rear quaters.what is everyone doing with thesquare unibody left behind the shackles.is it a major part of the structure? Can it be cut off?im building a bumper and its hanging lower than i like.just dont want to weaken anything.thanks

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Ok so i did the cut and fold on my rear quaters.what is everyone doing with thesquare unibody left behind the shackles.is it a major part of the structure? Can it be cut off?im building a bumper and its hanging lower than i like.just dont want to weaken anything.thanks
I think I'm going to box that all in. I had the same thought. Just cut the ear off the side and square it off. I plan on finishing mine this weekend, I'll take pictures.
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Originally Posted by Cnwxj

I think I'm going to box that all in. I had the same thought. Just cut the ear off the side and square it off. I plan on finishing mine this weekend, I'll take pictures.
Yeah it looks unfinished ill probably hide it with my bumper.im interested to see what you do
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Look good. great job. I'm about to start mine next week.
Thanks for the Pic.
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I haven't been active on here lately, but thanks for all the compliments! Really glad this write-up has served it's purpose & has been useful to all those who've needed it. Appreciate the positive feedback & pics of different rigs with this mod.

For those wondering about welding that area, it's definitely an alternative to riveting, or even folding anything. If I had a welder then (I do now... HOBART 190 FTW!!), I would've welded in some plate. Only thing to keep in mind, is not to burn through the thin body panels.

HS00XJ, to me it seems to be somewhat reinforcing to the shackle box, & since most bumpers cover that area, I wouldn't mess with it.

I'll be modeling my bumper build after this one...





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