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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 46 | Can I safely remove, not reinstall the 2nd x member in my 3100 frame. I need the space for my floor shifter clearance. It has nothing attached but I assume does provide some frame strength. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | you could get a kit to relocate it ...example... | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,769 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,769 | Crossmembers are there to manage stress on the frame during normal operation. Removing one without doing something else to handle the load will usually result in the frame bending or cracking. I'd recommend fabricating one a little further back if possible before removing the original.
Jerry
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