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Cross-member replacement.

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 1974Sixer, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. Jun 15, 2009
    1974Sixer

    1974Sixer Member

    Eureka, Tx
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    Working on building my rear bumper and started looking at the rear cross-member which looks to me to be a bit weak for a piece of iron that is to support a spare tire holder. Look like a 1/16" C-channel with plenty of holes and poor welds of the pipe bumper the PO added previously.

    I was wondering, have any of you guys replaced this with a stronger piece of steel? If so, what thickness did you decided to go with and would this cause stress to the frame due to a stiffer cross-member?

    Any suggestions of comments would be appreciated.
     
    1974Sixer, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. Jun 15, 2009
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I put on a c channel that was !/4" thick....havn't had a problem. I would think 1/8" or 3/16" would work fine.....I went bigger because I hung a 15 gallon gas tank from it.
    Jim S.
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2009
    rixcj

    rixcj Member

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    I made one out of 3/16" thick steel, and decided to bolt it on vs. weld it on.

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    Rich
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2009
    bkap

    bkap Gone, but not long gone.

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  5. Jun 23, 2009
    1974Sixer

    1974Sixer Member

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    You guys are a BIG help!

    Thanks! I got a chunk of 4" C channel and still collecting the rest of pieces. I think I'm heading in the right direction thanks to the help. Much apprecatied.
     
    1974Sixer, Jun 23, 2009
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