"Family Tradition" a build for Daughter & Grandchildren

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We are beginning the frame modification. The new section will be 5 1/2" inboard of the original frame. Once both new sections are properly installed and aligned, the original frame will be cut away. Having the OE frame remaining in place gives a good fixture for accurate alignment.

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Old reliable, simple, easy, ladder bar.

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Job change note: I originally planned on utilizing CalTracs, but after a time of pondering, I changed by mind [I do that ofter] and decided to make room for a wider tire and install the ladder bar set.

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The ladder bars and shocks are as far outboard as the new frame will allow. The pinion is centered.

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We have good progress with the new frame section. When this is finished, the attaching points will be boxed and triangulated. Plus, the shock cross-member and roll bar rear struts will tie it all together

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A fellow could buy a kit to do such a modification, but I like the challenge and the thought process of a custom design. I will have the overall idea in mind, but the steps between the beginning and the end are a process of one step at a time with some deviation along the path.

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ladder bars

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Competition Engineering Anti-roll bar

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It is not necessary to have caster wheels, but it helps.

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Strings are an important tool