Front crossmember

Hello all, first post here.

I am trying to track down a part number for the front frame crossmember, actually the rear front (behind the motor/diff). Maybe a frame breakdown with part #'s. Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.

I have been searching online and the diagrams/pictures I have found are a little confusing.

Any information or help is greatly appreciated.

 

Sounds like you want to revert out of a bracket lift.

 

Thanks, I was thinking it was #3 but wanted to make sure.

You're right, I am trying to remove the bracket lift that's currently on the truck. Right now I'm just trying to decide if it's worth it. Unfortunately I did not know there was so much involved when i bought the truck, should have done some research beforehand. And of course I do not have the crossmember section that was cut out.

Just out of curiosity do you think it's worthwhile to pursue something like this? I've got estimates from a couple local shops to do the fab work, and it's not terribly expensive. I'm just concerned about the longevity of the repair, especially with off road use. If I do go through with this we plan on keeping the truck in the family for a very long time so I'm not too worried about resale,etc.

 

Is it worth it? Sounds like you’ve found a good deal cuz I’m in the process of doing mine myself right now but I have a cut out from another truck. The driver side is accessible to get a welder in but the passenger side not so much.

It also depends on how hard the previous owner wheeled the truck. I went pretty hard and I see stress fractures on what’s left of the crossmember.

So if the shop knows what they’re getting into I say go for it.

 

I honestly don't think the truck has ever been off road, it only had 9k miles when i bought it. Do you think it's better to just weld back in the cut section or try and replace the whole thing?

 

I think it would be easier to weld the cut section back. Better would be replacing the crossmember as you intended.