can you do this

[truckin]

can you shorten a truck frame in the center with out hurting the frames strength plese repond soon and thank you

[Rich-Md]

For the most part you can do that depending on the frame. If it is a box frame (enclosed on all sides) it may be a little tougher. I beam and an open frame on trucks like those on 47-59 Chevy can be reinforced with boxing plates.