2 Man Fab builds custom frames for drivers across The Colony, TX. The Colony has a genuinely mixed vehicle scene, and that shows up in what people bring us. Austin Ranch and the apartments off SH 121 send us a younger crowd with lowered trucks and cars -- static drops, bagged setups, exhaust work -- while the older neighborhoods along Main Street still have plenty of 90s and early-2000s trucks that people would rather fix and modify than replace. It's one of the few cities in our area where we do close to as much car work as truck work.
The Colony is a straight run north on FM 423 -- fifteen minutes and you're at the shop, and you never have to touch a tollway to get here. For people already driving that stretch of 423 daily, we're barely out of the way.
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 The Colony
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 The Colony -- 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.
Do you work on cars, or only trucks?
Both. The Colony sends us more car work than most of our other cities -- exhaust, suspension, and custom fabrication on cars is well within what we do, and 'Fab' in our name isn't truck-only.
Serving All of The Colony
We take custom frames work from every corner of The Colony -- Austin Ranch, The Tribute, Stewart Peninsula, Legend Crest, and the rest of Denton County -- across ZIP codes 75056, 75034. Most customers reach us by SH 121 or FM 423, which is about 15 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 The Colony build.
Custom Frames for The Colony
- Shop: 2330 Doe Branch Rd, Little Elm, TX 75068
- From The Colony: about 15 minutes
- County: Denton County