Some folks say shorten it by, 1/2" some say 3/4" so I shortened mine by 5/8", that made it much, much easier to get on the C. stand......BUT..... the R. tire is just barely touching the ground, so I can't turn it. If you're going to do it I suggest 1/2" would do the trick. Pay the price for a top notch welder to weld the feet back on. My guy did a great job. Just sayin'