Un-bob a deuce

[paulfarber]

I have the trailer to bob my 66. I plan on using the M105A2 trailer springs/subframe.. I see no real issues with the setup for my needs.

I would like to know has anyone un-bobbed a deuce? I know welding a frame has issues, but by the time I am done with my bobbed duece and am ready to put it 'back together' it will be a parade queen.

Other than the drive shaft, it looks like nothing is permanently modified (well, can't be welded back on).

Has anyone done it?

 

[armytruck63]

Isn't this like trying to undo a circumcision? I suppose it could be done, but ouch.

 

[A/C Cages]

The question is why would you want to? lol either one, unbob or the uncircumsize
Ouch is right

 

[KsM715]

I have never seen it done but I don't see why it couldn't be done. The 3' or so that gets cut off is behind where the stock suspension mounts so I think welding it back on would not be much of an issue. If you plan on pulling with a the pintle I would use some sort of inner frame (double frame) and bolt it back together along with welding.

 

[mdmorgan]

just keep the bobber and buy another one.

 

[73m819]

just keep the bobber and buy another one.

Better yet, DO NOT BOB

 

[nk14zp]

just keep the bobber and buy another one.

 

[joeinaforest]

It would almost be cheaper to just go buy another one??!!?? I can't fathom why I would undo a bob when you can just go get another one for a couple grand??

 

[mdmorgan]

Even if it does cost more, the time and work involved in unbobbing, would be worth it. And you would have another truck. Besides you would still have a hacked up truck no matter how well it's put back together.

 

[Flyingvan911]

I think it would be easier to find a whole deuce than to un-bob one.

 

[73m819]

Even if it does cost more, the time and work involved in unbobbing, would be worth it. And you would have another truck. Besides you would still have a hacked up truck no matter how well it's put back together.

In another words, trying to UNHACK a HACKED up truck

 

[A/C Cages]

Just give me the bobbed one and I will trade it for a whole one for free.

 

[hndrsonj]

I am guessing he is talking about doing this many years down the road when they are not as easy to find as today???

 

[197thhhc]

Putting the frame back together wouldn't be hard. You could get another driveshaft to modify and keep the original one. If you found a spare rear axle you could keep the rear tandems and the entire suspension together and just roll it back under. Piece of cake.

 

[Jimma]

Sounds expensive, time consuming and silly. Just sell the bobbed one and with your profit buy an un alterted deuce.

 

[Danger Ranger]

ALL THE MAN WANTS IS THE ANSWER TO HIS QUESTION, NOT EVERYONE TELLING HIM NO. It doesn't matter if its cheaper or easier. He asked a question to be answered.

If one was to try to put a truck back together, I would probably fishplate, and /or box the frame, with welding and bolts too. There is no kill like overkill.

 

[lacoda56]

I'd like to do it just to piss off all the people hacking up good trucks!

 

[paulfarber]

OK, How about if I convert to an XM-381? Still an MV, still legit

The cost to undo it is some welding rod and some electricity.. I see maybe $20 tops even in Obama's utopia where energy prices are sky high.

I figured some sort of gussets *might* be required by as mentioned... every thing cut off is after anything important on the frame.

And no one has done it yet?

 

[KsM715]

No one has done it because its cost prohibitive at this point. Why would anyone buy a 6-10K dollar truck to convert it into a $3500 truck? If you really prefered 6x6 over 4x4 its way easier and cheaper to just go buy a 6x6.

Danger Ranger stuck up for you and now it looks like your just trying to stir the pot.


Edit: If you can find an authentic XM-381 go for it, its your truck, but its been made painfully clear that you are not here on SS to make friends.

 

[A/C Cages]

"Why cant we all just get along"