Wheel Horse Collector 47 #1 Posted January 27, 2015 So I've seen some of these wheel horses with their frames extended and I was wondering if anybody knows how they do it or who do I take it to so they can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #2 Posted January 28, 2015 AS RESPONSE TO THIS THREAD GROWS EVERYONE WILL BE ASKING WHAT MODEL TRACTOR ARE YOU EXTENDING AND WHAT PURPOSE FOR DOING SO... THIS LOOKS INTRESTING I WILL KEEP AN EYE ON WHERE THIS GOES... THE VERY BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR PROJECT EVERYONE LIKE SOMETHING NEW AND WELCOME TO THE WHEEL HORSE COMUNITY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #3 Posted January 28, 2015 Most frames are just heavy angle iron, so stretching the frame is usually just a matter of buying more material and welding it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #4 Posted January 28, 2015 I've seen it done by cutting under the engine and adding on. That way you can extend the front axle out to 56 inch wheel base without changing the belt length, lengthening the front of the frame in front of the hood without adding to wheel base or making complete new frame rails 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Collector 47 #5 Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,879 #6 Posted January 28, 2015 I used two pieces of same angle and welded 1.5" box tubing in the v to strengthen it. And WOW that blue font hurts my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith of kent 45 #7 Posted January 28, 2015 Why not convert to 6X6 as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Ow4WoN4Gk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #8 Posted January 28, 2015 Took mine to work and put it in the band saw(after disassemble) Cut it roughly in half between the steering sector gear holes and the engine mounts. Added in 2 pieces 6" long angle iron clamped it all down to the welding table and pulled the trigger. Instant 6" longer frame. Now to make the hood longer that is another thread as I still haven't completed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
