View Full Version : help with first gen cross-members


nitrojoe
Jan 07 2007, 07:34pm
What did you guys do with crossmember under the cab. My drive shaft hits it but should I just remove it or rebuild it.

nitemare_ranger
Jan 07 2007, 07:52pm
most ppl notch it and make a brace it sok the frame dont flex

nitrojoe
Jan 07 2007, 07:54pm
not the one over the gas tank the one actually under the cab.

nitemare_ranger
Jan 07 2007, 07:59pm
idk i guess cut it out i cant remember what i did on my 86 ranger i had.. sorry i was just trying to help..

nitrojoe
Jan 07 2007, 08:10pm
its cool there is just nowhere to notch it because it is under the cab.

BlauSplash
Jan 07 2007, 08:19pm
If its the one just under the back edge of the cab just trim it out above the driveshaft.

nitrojoe
Jan 08 2007, 12:28pm
should I replace it with anything. I am putting a piece of 2x2 across my notches along with a 2x4 piece across my frame rails right behind the cab.

nitrojoe
Jan 09 2007, 07:59am
do you think that is enough bracing

BlauSplash
Jan 09 2007, 05:09pm
Dude its more of a support for your gastank than anything. I just notched mine out without replacing anything.