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| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I see nothing wrong with boxing the frame as a rectangle is significantly stiffer than a "c" shape. You will need to X-brace where the original Trans crossmember was to keep the front suspension rear spring perches happy.
A doubling fish plate is a good idea where the new crossmember will be added.
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