Quick front frame rail fix!! (picture's)

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  1. ericglo

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    After cutting shock tower/motor mounts off frame rails had a ton of holes to that need filled, we decided it would be alot faster and nicer looking to cut top and inside off frame rail and replace with 2x3" box tubing, alot stronger also!! Did'nt take any time!!!!
     
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    Good stuff!!!!!
     
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    Here is shot from the outside!!
     
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    looks good!

    is that one of those plastic mock up engines? lol :)
     
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    Yes it is, it's from P-ayre summit sells them!! I had to take it to buddies machine shop and true up the front, rear and bottom!!!! Was not happy about that!!!
     
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    Brilliant frame rail Idea.I like it!!!:bowdown:We should do that with all of em.
     
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    Very nice. A great idea.
     
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    :naughty: you just lost car show points :naughty:


    But it looks great! :thumbs2:
     
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    That is a great idea, I am sure it will add a lot of strength.
     
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    Looks great!
     
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