[Ace5n85]

Several updates today. I have been working on this thing,just havent had the time to post it all.

Started with the back half of the frame. Hopefully, with pictures, I can explain this without being a rambling idiot. A simple c-notch would have been fine, but it introduced several other problems: The bed would then need "towers" made to support it, its more fab time making that stuff and welding it in and mostly, i think they're kind of ugly. So I did a little math and came up with another way. I needed to raise the bed and shorten it at the same time. I made cuts on the frame at a 30 degree angle, this allowed me to take the drivers side cutout and use it for the passenger side, and visa versa.





This will allow me to clear the rear axle and maintain the factory frame top to support the bed.

Next thing up was removing the useless leaf springs for some 2x2 box.





No fancy tools for me. A hole saw and a little patience does just fine











Here's the plan for the brackets. Can't take credit for these, they're Thorbeke Bros. Dudes make quality stuff and have always been good to me.



Money shot. On the ground.