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Jun 7, 2014 | 05:42 PM

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sorum87

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6.5ft to 8ft box?

I bought an 02 f150 with a 5.4 with a 6.5ft box. It has been rear ended and the frame rails are bent behind the rear axle. I was wondering if I could cut off the bad and extend the frame to fit an 8ft box. I have an experienced welder that can weld on frames, just wanted to know if it was possible.

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Jun 7, 2014 | 06:25 PM

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The frame difference between the two is between the axles, you'd need to extend the frame, fuel/brake lines and harnesses right behind the cab.

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The frame difference between the two is between the axles, you'd need to extend the frame, fuel/brake lines and harnesses right behind the cab.

Thank you galaxie. That makes a lot more sense, not really worth it for me then though

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The frame difference between the two is between the axles, you'd need to extend the frame, fuel/brake lines and harnesses right behind the cab.

...And the driveshaft.

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