Frame Modification - (shortening in this example)

Frame is cut at 45 degree angle. A 90 degree cut would make a weak spot in a frame that has already been weakend by the shortening process.

On larger vehicles, it is more desirable to move the rear axle forward and remove the remaining excess frame length.  On a 1-ton frame however, this isn't possible due to the fact that the frame rails become shorter in height and are curved to accomodate the rear axle housing.
 
 
 
 
 
 

24 inches of frame are removed. The frame rails are cleaned and the ends that will be welded are ground to create a groove for the weld to adhere to. The rails will be heated slightly before welding to maintain their original metalurgical properties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Frame is welded together and ground smooth in order to visually check for weld defects. Particular attention is paid to the direction of the grinding, so as to assure that grind marks are parallel to the direction of the frame rails.

After the welding process is complete, another piece of frame rail will be bolted in place over the area the welded area to provide additional support. This piece will fit the original frame rail as tightly as possible, encompassing both the top and bottom flanges, and will reach as far forward and rearward as possible from the welded area.
 
 
 
 
 

Truck Bodies

Scissor lift purposly installed in an inverted manner to allow clearance of rear axle housing.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Specialty 'Stuff'

Pickup truck rear window protector with removable screen. Mounts to floor of bed.
 
 
 

Aluminum diamond plate storage box, specially sized to fit a particular application.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Frame and covers for in-ground water pumping station. Built on-site.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Driveway gates with aluminum horse sillouettes and custom horse-shoe latch assembly.
 
 
 

Wood filled bottom, steel bar top, stall gate.