Starting out the build with some frame-rail beef up. It's 1/4" plate that I cut myself. My down the line reasoning for the plate is because I eventually want a swing-out carrier and as some of us may know, the current frame from a certain point rearward is only good for so much weight before it buckles. I already carry a shell, tools, hi-lift, and rack system so even just the plating is probably a good idea. I finished the plating this morning and after having driven it I can tell you that there IS a difference. I'm not going as far as night/day but like someone said before "...it now lets the truck use the suspension for rebound and not the frame." It feels much more stable as the truck cycles down and back up from any size bump/pothole. I currently have the rear bumper farmed out to have a hitch and two recovery points cut all the way through. Just having a weld-on tab for recovery wasn't what I wanted. I'll post-up when I get it back and progress has been made. Anyway, here's some pics.
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Originally Posted by lee
