Is shortening a semi frame a big deal?

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  1. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    There is a truck I am thinking of buying and its a tandem 286 inch wheelbase.
    How big of a deal is it to shorten it and maybe even making it a single axle?
    How much would it cost?
    Any recommendations on a professional frame shop that can give me a quote and answer my questions?
     
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  3. Roberts450

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    Its pretty simple. What kinda truck what rear suspension? Location of where you’re wanting the work to be done?
     
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  4. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    17 cascadia air suspension.
    I'm located in NYC but willing to travel for top quality shop.
     
  5. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Should just be, unbolt the rear axle assembly move it forward to where you want it, then cut the excess frame off along with the front rear axle. Then just make everything else fit.
     
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  6. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    I dont have a place or the tools to do this myself. Any reputable shop that can do this for me?
     
  7. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Im not sure out that way but some dealers do it but you can google frame/driveline/spring shops.
     
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  8. AModelCat

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    Easy peazy. Not much to it just about any shop should be able to handle it.
     
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  9. 24kHotshot

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    If all goes well I'm closing on the truck by Monday.
    I think I will keep the shortening idea on hold for now as a backup plan. Will try to run it as is for a while and stay out of nyc.

    Was gonna build a 2 car haul and tow bed on it but the company I wanted to do it has a 10 month waiting list. Might as well put it to work for now.
     
  10. Roberts450

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    Throw up some pictures. I dont think Ive ever seen a cascadia with a 286” wheelbase before.
     
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  11. Dino soar

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    It's easier to go shorter than longer.
     
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