so the plan for after the transmission rebuild (ax5 no pics cause ax5 isnt worthy) is to stretch the front frame by 5-6 inches. not stretching the wheel base just yet because waiting to build the axles but deciding to go ahead and do this to have it ready.
in doing so...
1. grind down the outsides of the front crossmember pipe, reweld and then shape it up.
2. cut an 8"x2 5/8"x4 1/8" (with 1/8" wall)sleeve: sleeve the front section of the frame 3 inches back and have the extra 5" for the stretch
3. weld that on and shape it up.
4. build the front stubby (idk dimensions yet)
5. shape the stinger comp. style
6. mount the stinger to the bottom inside of the stubby and weld/shape up
7. cut/bend/shape the grill guard and support guards weld/shape up
8. line it and paint it= good to go
9. make a (extra) wide winch plate (1/4") for mounting (stuff) behind the winch
in doing so...
1. grind down the outsides of the front crossmember pipe, reweld and then shape it up.
2. cut an 8"x2 5/8"x4 1/8" (with 1/8" wall)sleeve: sleeve the front section of the frame 3 inches back and have the extra 5" for the stretch
3. weld that on and shape it up.
4. build the front stubby (idk dimensions yet)
5. shape the stinger comp. style
6. mount the stinger to the bottom inside of the stubby and weld/shape up
7. cut/bend/shape the grill guard and support guards weld/shape up
8. line it and paint it= good to go
9. make a (extra) wide winch plate (1/4") for mounting (stuff) behind the winch