Thoughts on the D pillar into B pillar rail integration
If I cut the inner rail as shown, I will have a cleaner connection to the B pillar (3rd pic)
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from "a" to "b" is approx 7", so that would be the inner overlapping panel. The rear roof crossmember needs to end up approx 2" behind sunroof opening to allow modded sunroof tub to still fit. "c" would be approximately where the back of the D pillar ends up.
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So, something like this in terms of placement. Back of sunroof opening pretty much aligns with rear of B pillar, so this would give a couple inches between upper crossmember & opening
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EDIT - crop from A-Traktor pic - B pillar inner skin reference - stepped stamped area - based on this, my cab would be at least 6" longer than the A-Traktor. That may be too much, I dunno yet
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I would cut approx this piece from inner rail, to allow the outer section of the rail to be mated, then this piece would be welded to reunite the inner rail
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depth from intended inner cut to inside of t/gate glass- approx 18.5"
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all this would place the back of the cab approx 14" from back of sunroof opening. The TB member who did this is going to check the depth of his off the sunroof opening. The A-Traktor versions illustrated set the D pillar crossmember closer to the B pillar, as there is no sunroof to interfere.
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