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RE: shortened 5 ton I haven't used one, but am planning to find a magnetic drill. Even if I have to rent one, it should be well worth it. Thanks for the tip on the Diablo thread. I'll have to re-read that one, and pay more attention to details this time.

RE: shortened 5 ton Thank you Joe, opinion, but more importantly, experience, is what I am looking for. My plan is to remove the doubled steel portion up to just in front of where the axles will end up, so it will look exactly like it does now. I will move the tandems as a unit, so...

RE: shortened 5 ton m.walker - I also prefer the wider stance. I think it will look very aggressive, even more than it already does. Devilman - I had thought about that for awhile. So many benefits........all of which I want. But I just like tandem trucks. Few things are as satisfying to...

RE: Re: RE: Has anyone shortened their truck Yeah......... See........here's the thing. This is North Dakota, where there are no MVs hanging from tree branches (except for M135/211s, of which I have seen 3 in the last yr). In fact, mine is the ONLY 5-ton I have EVER seen in person, with...

Hey guys. My 5-ton is too long for my needs, and I've been trying to decide if a shortening is something I should tackle myself. I would like to move the tandems forward approximately 3 feet. Of course, just ahead of the suspension pivot point, the frame is double-wall, and significantly...