I'd push the front axle out in front of the frame rail ditch the bags and hope the suicide spring will cover up most of that ugly 2x4 crossmember.
or remove the 2x4 and taper the frame rail down to 2.5 and put round tube in there. Just make new bag mounts relocated where you like.
just my 2...
listen to DonsRods
you can get title and vin plates from swap meets or other members on this forum. I'm not saying it the right way, but sometimes it's the only way. Just look for ur year in the state of florida.
I agree with bob w. I've watched Sams build and would hate to see messed with since I think its badass. What if it doesn't turn out the way he likes it and all that work down the drain. Maybe after a PhotoShop it would grow on me. But till then I vote no. My 2 cents.
Yes I ment donsrods. So I'm assuming its a special wood planed down to 2x4 ?
I still can't find the posts where he talks bout it. Maybe its on kb. I know hes here too.
I seen where someone used 2x4 lumber to mock up a frame. I can't find the thread and I'm sure it was ronsrods and I've searched with no luck.
Was it regular 2x4 or was it oak or something planed down to actual 2x4? I know 2x4 from the box store isn't actually 2x4
If I where to use regular...