NW Ohio, SE Michigan frame shops?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Cdubb, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. Cdubb

    Cdubb Light Load Member

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    I’m running a 94 KW T800 that is wayyyyy too stretched out, things is a nightmare in tight quarters which is 90% of what I run. I’m guessing it served a purpose in a past life but it’s just a pain now. Considering getting her shortened up since it’s a great truck otherwise despite its age. Anybody here know a reputable frame shop that does this sort of thing in around the Toledo, OH general area? I’d want it done the right way, drilling new holes and moving the axles forward and getting a different drive shaft then cutting off the excess.

    Any ideas?
     
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  3. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Shortening a frame is simple and almost any shop can complete this. Whiteford KW in Perrysburg used to be good. XPRESS auto and truck out at Swanton Ohio used to to be good to. Dans truck and equipment Perrysburg Ohio. Toledo spring, might. Or they could recommend someone. Most any truck shop can shorten them simply.
     
  4. Cdubb

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    Thanks for the leads them are all pretty local to me
     
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  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I'm not a fan of the dealership. But the boys on the fab shop a Findlay Ohio Mack do nice work to. Findlay Pete body shop too. Just don't know much since the buyout happend.
     
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  6. Cdubb

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    I’ll keep them in mind too, I don’t mind dealerships but I mind their prices compared to most independents. I’ll shop around and you’ve given me plenty of options. Thanks again!
     
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  7. Rideandrepair

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    Central ave. Truck parts in Sylvania has a body shop now. Not sure if they’ll shorten a frame. I was in their Shop once, they were changing a whole frame out on a newer Truck. I think they owned the Truck though. Worth a shot.
     
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