 ...he flipped the crossmember...  ...he flipped the crossmember right side up and measured each end to determine and mark its center point. |  Once KA Custom determined...  Once KA Custom determined the correct placement of the front crossmember and assured the crossmember was level, it was tack welded to both framerails. |  Since the original framerails...  Since the original framerails are 6 inches wide, KA Custom used the plasma cutter to cut a diagonal ramp to mate the new 5-inch front framerails to the 6-inch 'rails. |
 Tack welding and finish welding...  Tack welding and finish welding the new front subframe... |  ...to the existing frame-rails...  ...to the existing frame-rails came next. |  With the frame in one pie...  With the frame in one piece,... |
 KA Custom completed the front...  KA Custom completed the front crossmember's bead welds. |  By using a cardboard template,...  By using a cardboard template, Kevin determined the boxing plates' correct dimensions for the old framerail sections at the front edge underneath the cab. |  After cutting the boxing plates...  After cutting the boxing plates out of sheetmetal, they were tack and bead welded to their new home. |