Custom Frames is one of the jobs Denton sends us most often, and there's a reason for that. Denton is the county seat and the oldest vehicle population we deal with. Between the two universities, the industrial side off Loop 288, and decades of established neighborhoods, there are far more genuinely old trucks and cars in Denton than in the new-build cities south of it -- 60s and 70s pickups, square bodies, OBS Fords, project cars that have been sitting in a garage for years. Those vehicles rarely need a bolt-on part; they need rust cut out, a frame assessed, and pieces fabricated that stopped being manufactured decades ago.
Denton is about thirty minutes east on US 380 -- the longest regular drive of the cities we serve, and people still make it, because a shop that will take on a frame swap or a full resto mod is a different animal from a shop that installs parts. If your project has been stalled because nobody will touch it, that's the conversation to have with us.
About Custom Frames
Some builds don't start with a factory frame at all -- a flatbed conversion that needs a frame extension, a trailer or rig that needs a purpose-built chassis, or a project where the original frame is too far gone to save. That's where custom frame fabrication comes in.
We build boxed frames, tube chassis sections, and full custom frame structures in-house, engineered around what the vehicle actually needs to carry and how it'll be used -- daily driver, work truck, or off-road rig. Every frame is built on our table, not bent from a generic template.
This is structural work, and we treat it that way: proper material selection, proper boxing and gusseting, and welds that are built to carry real load, not just look clean.
What's Included
- Boxed frame fabrication and reinforcement
- Tube chassis construction for flatbeds, trailers, and custom rigs
- Custom crossmembers and mounting point fabrication
- Frame stretching or shortening for flatbed and body conversions
- Material and gauge selection based on load requirements
- Fit and function testing before final install
How It Works
- 1
Consult & design
We figure out what the frame needs to carry, how it'll be used, and what design makes sense for your build.
- 2
Material & layout
We select the right steel and lay out the frame structure before any permanent cuts or welds.
- 3
Fabrication & welding
The frame is built and welded in-house, with load-bearing joints boxed and reinforced properly.
- 4
Fit & final check
The frame is test-fit with the body, driveline, or bed before it's considered done.
How we quote custom frames in Denton
We don’t publish price lists. Every job is quoted per vehicle once we understand what you actually want built, and the quote is free. Call 832-732-0558 and tell us what the truck is.
Custom Frames in Denton -- Common Questions
Can you stretch or shorten an existing frame?
Yes -- this is common on flatbed conversions and custom builds where the wheelbase needs to change.
What material do you use for custom frames?
Typically mild steel in a gauge sized to what the frame needs to carry -- we'll walk you through the choice for your specific build.
How long does a custom frame build take?
It depends on complexity and how it fits into a larger build -- we'll give you a real timeline once we understand the full scope.
Is a custom frame safe for daily driving?
Yes, when it's engineered and built right -- which is exactly why we treat frame work as structural fabrication, not a quick weld job.
My project has been sitting for years. Is it worth saving?
Sometimes yes, sometimes genuinely not -- and we'll tell you which. We'd rather give you a straight answer up front than take a deposit on a truck that should be parted out.
Serving All of Denton
We take custom frames work from every corner of Denton -- Denton Square, Rayzor Ranch, Robson Ranch, Southridge, and the rest of Denton County -- across ZIP codes 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210. Most customers reach us by I-35E or I-35W, which is about 30 minutes to 2330 Doe Branch Rd in Little Elm.
We’re two guys, one shop, and we take on fewer jobs than a volume shop on purpose -- so the person who quotes your custom frames job is the person who builds it. Call 832-732-0558 or request a free quote for your Denton build.
Custom Frames for Denton
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From Denton: about 30 minutes
- County: Denton County