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1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max - Weekend Warrior: STK TRUK Edition Part 7: Narrow the Frame for Clearance (Part 1)

Narrowing Front Frame Clip Flared Out Frame
14. Here, he flared out the frame a 1/2 inch on the outside. This was then welded back to our frame under the cab, which we then flared to the inside.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Modified Clip
15. Here's a shot of our modified clip. At this point, it was ready to be put back into place and measured.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Pie Cut Framerail
16. This shows the pie-cut made to the framerails under the cab.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Framerails Tacked In Place
17. Here, our framerails have been tacked back into place, and were ready for measurements. Also, notice that Steve cut the top portion of our frame and moved it up a 1/2 inch.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Measuring
18. We then verified our measurements. There's the inch we were trying to achieve on our Z'd frame.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Gained Inside Inch
19. Here, you can see the inside inch that we gained through narrowing the frame.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Degree Finder
20. Before we sectioned the engine crossmember, we checked the angle with a degree finder. This helped to ensure proper caster.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Cuts
21. Here, you can see how our cuts will help the frame flow smoothly, like a stock framerail.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Template Plate Frame
22. Steve made a template to plate the frame. Please note: do not cover the holes for the steering box and idler arm.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Plate
23. We then cut our 1/8-inch plate and welded it into place.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Bottom Framerail
24. Next, we pie-cut the bottom of the frame- rail a 1/2 inch.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Bottom Lip
25. Next, the bottom lip was hammered into place.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Bottom Template
26. Here, you can see what our bottom template looks like in place.
Narrowing Front Frame Clip Finished
27. Just cap the top, and you're ready to go. Keep an eye out for next month's issue when we'll finish the steering, weld up the motor mounts, and relocate our new strut rods.

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