the WORST FRAME MODIFICATION I've ever encountered

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Aug 3, 2023 | 11:54 PM

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the WORST FRAME MODIFICATION I've ever encountered

the WORST FRAME MODIFICATION I've ever encountered

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This was the most dangerous and worst frame modification I've encountered in a long time. The customer brought in his Silverado to install Cal Tracs and @atomic178 rear shock relocation kit, but when we took the bed off, we found a horrendous installation of a c-notch that left the frame extremely weak. The good news is we can fix it with a little bit of welding and a reinforcement plate, and we'll be as good as new. …

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Aug 27, 2023 | 08:33 PM

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This is a violation of traffic and safety regulations?

Aug 28, 2023 | 12:35 AM

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a horrendous installation of a c-notch that left the frame extremely weak

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This is a violation of traffic and safety regulations?

This was the most dangerous and worst frame modification I've encountered in a long time. The customer brought in his Silverado to install Cal Tracs and @atomic178 rear shock relocation kit, but when we took the bed off, we found

a horrendous installation of a c-notch that left the frame extremely weak.

There probably is no specific law about making a car or truck frame unsafely weak.
The article was about how to make it strong again.

I'm in Florida.
Where are you located?