replacing the factory front crossmember
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replacing the factory front crossmember
i finished my bumper, only to realize it was pointless in using it with the front cross member being weak. since i can picture things better than i can cad or draw with sketch up and sw's. this drawing wont look right to some.
i plan on cutting out the cross member and replacing it with 28"x 2" C channel
cut the ends at a 45* angle, weld on the pieces to slide into the frame/weld to frame and drill 2 holes through the center of the frame and bolt with grade 12's. and 4 tabs of 1/2" thick steel plate
if im looking or thinking wrong somebody correct me
i plan on cutting out the cross member and replacing it with 28"x 2" C channel
cut the ends at a 45* angle, weld on the pieces to slide into the frame/weld to frame and drill 2 holes through the center of the frame and bolt with grade 12's. and 4 tabs of 1/2" thick steel plate
if im looking or thinking wrong somebody correct me
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as soon as i get a chance to hit the metal supplier. i got to idea from 4x4wire if i remember correctly, he was talking about how his was bent and warped. i'll cut the pieces first weld them together tabs and all, to keep the heat off the frame then run a few small beads to both
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sure why not ? if i feel that i need super pro welder to do the welding to the frame and to make sure that the front of the frame doesn't warp the least lil bit or move outta place i'll take it to a super pro and have them do it. i even thought about using a solid piece instead of the channel
Last edited by yotarover; 11-03-2010 at 03:21 PM.
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yeah i already looked into those and all the rest ( rather make my own) this is where i got the idea from http://www.nwtoys.com/content/123-fr...ification.html
Last edited by yotarover; 11-03-2010 at 03:29 PM.
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