I've back-halfed more vehicles than I really want to remember........

If you follow some easy steps you will end up with a very neat, safe & fun to drive vehicle.

REMEMBER: Measure twice & cut once.

The following are the procedures I go thru to get my project under way:

1. Get the vehicle as far up into the air, on jackstands, as possible.

2. Level the vehicle - run a level in the door sill area - you can always go to it to make sure nothing has changed.

3. On the floor mark the front/rear axle center lines. This is VERY important as this is your old wheel base. Any adjustments can be made from that.

4. For a p/u truck after 1-3 are done remove the bed from the chassis. You'll be cutting & welding on the bed later.

5. Determine which rear "system" you will be using (4 link or ladder bar). As of late I have gone the 4 link way - much more adjustability + side to side indipendence.

6. Personally I'll cut a p/u 6-18" after the cab - depending on the ground clearence I'm looking for & what drop spindle I'll be utilizing up front.

** ALWAYS check rocker level**

7. After I've got all my needed tubing in hand I can now lay out a plan of attack.

You will need some outboard dims & tire dims to go forward from here.

You will also need to have the rear end you intend on using already cut down & wheels/tires mounted (unless you're real good) to get started.

OK........let me know when you get to this point.........

Plenty of people carry replacement frame rails.....find 1 & get it coming your way.

paco