Fontaine Modification Company

Dan R Jaynes

Ian Peksa

Phillip Moua

A load equalizer assembly for a vehicle comprises a mounting bracket configured to be fixedly mounted to the vehicle, the mounting bracket having a downwardly extending arm. An equalizer bracket is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket by way of the arm. The equalizer bracket comprises a laterally facing side having a stepped surface with an inwardly stepped portion and an outwardly stepped portion. The arm is received laterally adjacent to the inwardly stepped portion of the equalizer bracket.

Load equalizer assembly for tandem steer suspension

An assembly facilitating installation of a steering column on an original passenger's side of a truck cab includes an aftermarket dash panel having a steering column opening configured to be located on the original passenger's side of the truck cab and an HVAC access opening configured to be located on an original driver's side of the truck cab. A first bracket has a forward portion for connection to original HVAC ductwork of the truck cab and has a rearward portion for connection to the aftermarket dash panel. The aftermarket dash panel comprises a single piece that extends from a left side of the truck cab to a right side of the truck cab. A method for moving a steering column of a truck cab from an original driver's side of the truck cab to an original passenger's side of the truck cab is also described.

Assembly and method for reversing driver's and passenger's sides in a truck cab

A frame extension for a vehicle having a pair of frame rails and a connecting cross member includes a vertical main plate having an inner face attached to an outer face of a frame rail; a vertical forward plate parallel to the vertical main plate and offset from the vertical main plate such that when the frame extension is installed, the vertical forward plate is located outwardly of the vertical main plate; a horizontal main flange abutting an outer face of the vertical main plate and abutting an outer face of the vertical forward plate; and a vertical spacer member connecting the outer face of the vertical main plate to an inner face of the vertical forward plate. The inner face of the vertical main plate is attached to the cross member. The vertical spacer member is approximately aligned with or forward of a front face of the cross member.

Frame extension for vehicle

An extension for a vehicle having a frame rail and a cross member with a top flange and a bottom flange, with the cross member connected to the frame rail. The extension includes a top bracket having a vertical portion and a top horizontal member, where the top bracket vertical portion has a leading end portion and a trailing end portion. The trailing end portion is adapted to be attached to the frame rail and the top horizontal member is adapted to engage the cross member top flange. An outer plate is attached to the leading end portion of the vertical portion of the top bracket and has a middle horizontal member. A spacer block is positioned between and attached to the top and middle horizontal members. A bottom bracket has a vertical portion and a bottom horizontal member. The bottom bracket vertical portion is attached to the outer plate and the bottom horizontal member is adapted to be attached to the bottom flange of the cross member.

Frame extension for vehicle and method

Modified vehicle hoods and methods of modifying truck hoods are provided herein. The modified vehicle hoods are narrowed in width compared to the original truck hood. The modified width of the modified hood may be less than the horizontal width between the forward support posts of a hauler rack, allowing the modified hood to be opened without contacting the support posts. Methods of modifying truck hoods include marking each of the pair of fenders of the vehicle with cut lines, cutting the pair of fenders to remove excess hood material, and then attaching a pair of fender panels to the pair of cut vehicle fenders.

Narrowed truck hood and associated method of modification

A cross member towing hitch includes a cap adapted to engage outer surfaces of a pair of frame rails of a towing vehicle, where the cap includes a hitch plate. A brace is adapted to fit between the pair of frame rails and engages inner surfaces of the pair of frame rails. The brace has strengthening ribs and a central panel adapted to abut an inner surface of the hitch plate. The central panel of the brace and hitch plate having corresponding fastening holes that align so that a hitch mechanism may be secured to the hitch plate and brace.

Cross member towing hitch

An assembly and method for modifying a height of a truck cab having a back wall, a pair of A-pillars, a pair of B-pillars and a pair of doors, where each door includes a window frame is disclosed. The assembly includes a pair of first door frame members each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab B-pillars and a pair of second door frame members, each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab A-pillars and one of the first door frame members. A windshield header member is adapted to be connected between the pair of second door frame members. Flat bar straps are adapted to be connected between the windshield header member and the back wall and between the pair of first door frame members. A roof panel is adapted to be attached to and supported by the flat bar straps, the windshield header member and the pair of first door frame members. A pair of door top members are adapted to be connected to a window frame of each door. A housing that provides a wedge-shaped recess in the back of the cab is also provided.

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Mount Holly, NC, United States of America

Dan R Jaynes