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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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frame shorten

well its about to make my F2 back to an F1, but i need to know the distance from the back of the cab to the center of the rear axle.... so if someone doesnt mind running out side with a tape mesure i would be thankful.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Wouldn't it be more accurate and simpler to move your rear axle to the wheelbase that you want? Or subtract that amount from your frame? Perhaps I don't understand what you are doing. Good luck with it anyhow.

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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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Hey Six

Your frame needs to be cut in two places. Do a search we had all the numbers laid out about a year ago.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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well im putting a 4 link in so i was just going to move it up to the correct spot and cut off what i need from the rear.. just seems to be the simplest thing to do
 
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Suggestion

I dont have a F-1 so I cant measure for you but could you use the wheelbase of the F-1(114") and measure 114" back from the center of your front axle.

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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F1 6 1/2 ft Pickup
Rear of cab to cl rear axel 39.74 inches
CL rear axel to rear end of frame 39.02 inches

Remember if you ARE not going to cut it to the F1 Specs you are going to have to work around the frame kickup.
 
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