Cab Mount Chop

[ZR2EDDYB]

In my quest to fit 35s, metal work was required. I did not want a fit that rubbed occasionally at certain angles. 35s were added for offroad functionality and I did not want to compromise with body or frame rubbing.

I utilized cutting wheels, plasma torch, and a welder to achieve a clearance that now allows full travel of the front tires. My recommendation is to use the cutting wheel on the cab mount as I found the wax frame coating is flammable during welding. Literal boiling wax covering with flames.

I used 1/8” mild steel as my add on piece which is difficult to bend so I suggest straight cuts. The most time consuming part is grinding the donor piece to fit inside of the cut to achieve as much cut back as possible.

It is also recommended to remove the negative battery terminal before grounding for any welding on the truck.

 

[NullNomad]

Hell of a project to take on!

 

[Top shelf]

In my quest to fit 35s, metal work was required. I did not want a fit that rubbed occasionally at certain angles. 35s were added for offroad functionality and I did not want to compromise with body or frame rubbing.

I utilized cutting wheels, plasma torch, and a welder to achieve a clearance that now allows full travel of the front tires. My recommendation is to use the cutting wheel on the cab mount as I found the wax frame coating is flammable during welding. Literal boiling wax covering with flames.

I used 1/8” mild steel as my add on piece which is difficult to bend so I suggest straight cuts. The most time consuming part is grinding the donor piece to fit inside of the cut to achieve as much cut back as possible.

It is also recommended to remove the negative battery terminal before grounding for any welding on the truck.

Love it! New tires are in my near future.

 

[securityguy]

In my quest to fit 35s, metal work was required. I did not want a fit that rubbed occasionally at certain angles. 35s were added for offroad functionality and I did not want to compromise with body or frame rubbing.

I utilized cutting wheels, plasma torch, and a welder to achieve a clearance that now allows full travel of the front tires. My recommendation is to use the cutting wheel on the cab mount as I found the wax frame coating is flammable during welding. Literal boiling wax covering with flames.

I used 1/8” mild steel as my add on piece which is difficult to bend so I suggest straight cuts. The most time consuming part is grinding the donor piece to fit inside of the cut to achieve as much cut back as possible.

It is also recommended to remove the negative battery terminal before grounding for any welding on the truck.

Why not just use a sledge hammer and bang the $hit out of it? Faster and easier

 

[NullNomad]

Why not just use a sledge hammer and bang the $hit out of it? Faster and easier

you and me brother!!

 

[ZR2EDDYB]

Why not just use a sledge hammer and bang the $hit out of it? Faster and easier

I took a hammer to the 1/8” donor plate. That shit wasn’t moving.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

I took a hammer to the 1/8” donor plate. That shit wasn’t moving.

Did you try rubbing AmsOil on it? That stuff works miracles

 

[AXE]

Did you try rubbing AmsOil on it? That stuff works miracles

That's not the same shaft!

 

[Big_White]

Nice work! Interested in seeing the fender liner reinstalled and how it all looks put back together