Vehicle support and alignment system and methods of making and using the same

A method of supporting and aligning a frame and floorboard in a vehicle with a separated body and floorboard-frame unit, the method comprising:

• installing the pair of upper braces of a support and alignment system on a lower edge of the vehicle frame;
• installing the pair of lower braces support and alignment system on an edge of the floorboard;
• wherein the support and alignment system comprises:
• a pair of upper braces with a first end, second end, and length therebetween;
• a pair of lower braces with a first end, second end, and length therebetween;
• at least one alignment rod attached to each upper brace, wherein each alignment rod comprises a first end that directly contacts the upper brace, and a second end that cooperates with a bracket positioned on a surface of a corresponding lower brace;
• suspending the body in the air;
• positioning each alignment rod within a corresponding bracket on a lower brace;
• and
• advancing the lower braces and floorboard-frame unit towards the upper braces and body;
• wherein the frame is supported during suspension by the upper braces;
• and
• wherein the body and floorboard-frame unit are aligned by positioning the alignment rods within corresponding brackets on a lower brace.

A kit comprising:

• a plurality of upper braces, each with a first end, second end, and length therebetween;
• a plurality of lower braces, each with a first end, second end, and length therebetween;
• a plurality of alignment rods, each comprising a first end that directly contacts a lower brace and a second end that cooperates with an aperture positioned on a surface of a corresponding upper brace;
• and
• a plurality of support braces, each comprising a first end and a second end;
• wherein the upper braces, lower braces, support braces, or combinations thereof have an adjustable length, width, or thickness.