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<blockquote data-quote="fjRaven" data-source="post: 1137752" data-attributes="member: 44893"><p><img src="https://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n551/buckhorn24/photo1-1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Wanted to get opinions on this, trying to keep busy on a rainy day. Given where the subframe breaks with the topboxes on them. Seems like it's because the frame hangs out of the tire with no support and with the bouncing of the topbox just gives out in the same place most every time. The whole weight of the back section is putting stress on that one part of the subframe. The stiffy kit braces the sides of the frame and holds it up the frame from the top of the back of it. I'm sure it's a quality product and if this doesn't work will be getting one myself.</p><p></p><p>What about simply supporting it from the bottom so it doesn't bounce and has that extra support? The plastic bottom is hard and won't give much and disperses the weight, If the woods starts to give you can always add a metal plate on top. Just a piece of 2x4 with a couple of shims to fit it in there tight.</p><p></p><p>Sure there's a technical reason why this isn't a good idea, any thoughts?</p><p></p><p>MIke</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fjRaven, post: 1137752, member: 44893"] [IMG]https://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n551/buckhorn24/photo1-1.jpg[/IMG] Wanted to get opinions on this, trying to keep busy on a rainy day. Given where the subframe breaks with the topboxes on them. Seems like it's because the frame hangs out of the tire with no support and with the bouncing of the topbox just gives out in the same place most every time. The whole weight of the back section is putting stress on that one part of the subframe. The stiffy kit braces the sides of the frame and holds it up the frame from the top of the back of it. I'm sure it's a quality product and if this doesn't work will be getting one myself. What about simply supporting it from the bottom so it doesn't bounce and has that extra support? The plastic bottom is hard and won't give much and disperses the weight, If the woods starts to give you can always add a metal plate on top. Just a piece of 2x4 with a couple of shims to fit it in there tight. Sure there's a technical reason why this isn't a good idea, any thoughts? MIke [/QUOTE]
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