 The hardtop was then fitted...  The hardtop was then fitted in place and clamped down using factory hardtop windshield-header latches and six bolts to the closeout. |  When we were pleased with...  When we were pleased with the fitment of the doors and top in relation to the cab closeout and forward cab section, Mel spot-welded the body sides and also filled the seam where the front section and closeout were joined. |  Mel then filled the spot-welds...  Mel then filled the spot-welds along the inside edge of the closeout and the raised, factory rear floor section. |
 |  The rear framehorns and crossmember...  The rear framehorns and crossmember were prepared to receive the rear frame extension. With the factory rear crossmember left in use, it will provide a good structural base for the rear frame extension, which offers a receiver hitch and integrated winch mount. |  The rear frame assembly was...  The rear frame assembly was clamped to the rear crossmember and aligned with the framerails. Note the cool winch mount that will hold up to a 9,500-pound winch tucked beneath the bed assembly. |
 With the rear frame assembly...  With the rear frame assembly clamped in place, we measured forward to the factory center crossmember to ensure proper placement. The reinforcing side plates were also clamped in place to help align the frame assembly. |  Rubicon Express manufactured...  Rubicon Express manufactured rear control-arm brackets that were positioned on the framerails and welded in place. The brackets offer the proper mounting configuration for the control arms and were a much easier option over building custom brackets. |  The forward bed mounts were...  The forward bed mounts were tack-welded in place using factory holes in the frame as a guide for placement. It was also necessary to ensure that they were level with the rear bed mounts on the rear frame extension. |