BPS HUNTER Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hey, Has anyone cut out and replaced the frame x-member that is under the box? Took the box off and the x-member is done. Just looking for tube ideas Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 If it's just a regular crossmember, I'd just gey some HREW square tube, stitch some mounting plates to it, and slap it on. Should work out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 The rear "frame" is made out of layered stamped sheet metal, a la unibody, so welding structural components to it is generally a bad idea. Square tubing should be fine for the x-member, but do your best to attach it the same way as the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'll bet he did nothing to stabilize the frame rails before he went whacking out the cross member. How are you going to straighten out the frame now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Good point, although in this "looking for ideas" post, he hasn't mentioned whacking anything out yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy_26 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yeah... forgot to mention. ALWAYS drill and bolt onto unit bodies. NEVER weld. Hell, I hardly ever weld to "normal" frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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