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Once the designs were solidified I went ahead and ordered all the material laser cut. This started the second major fabrication push on this project.

Much of the parts were broke on a brake I got from SWAG offroad. I modified it a little but it works well, especially for the price. There is also some machined DOM for the bushing tubes and machined aluminum bushing simulators to hold everything true while fitup and welding. Better than using the actual bushings.

Pallet of goodies-


Front crossmember, full of internal gusseting-














Internal frame stiffeners-




Trans crossmember. Made from 3x4x3/16" with some dimpled/broke plates-






Machined DOM for engine mount bushings.


Engine mount, engine sides mocked up-




The frame braces/engine mounts were tough to bend but came out nice-


had to make a little lower die for the press-


All the engine mounts-


Once everything was fabbed up I drilled a few holes and test fit everything. Dropped the engine in to check clearances. Fits well. Didn't put a cab over it yet but I'm hopeful it all clears. If not I'll cut the sheetmetal at this point.