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Well now, there comes a point in time in the progression of a rig when that frame is worthless!!! I can't tell you how many big buggies I've seen start out as a framed rig and within no time become all tube chassis. A fully caged XJ that's been frame plated and tied in will, and does hold up to the abuse of one ton axles very well. And cost less to build it that way than it does to buy a stock "framed" rig and start all over.
Even on a Brian budget!

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Full interior and partial exo cage, chop top, rocker replacement tie ins, Chevy 60 front, van width 70 rear, 5.13's and 37's+ are in my plans for this year. Ordering cage and tube this week!