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Old Sep 8, 2025 | 01:31 PM
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Rusty cab support frame cross-member

I have a 1990 F350 crew cab.

So, I know about:

Finding a good used one in a JY
Building a new one from scratch
Welding in the "frame saver" disks from Bronco Graveyard (or, a homemade version)

Has anyone got any other solutions?

Thanks,

Roy




 
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Old Sep 8, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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You could just weld in a plate over the big hole and drill a little hole in it for the bolt.
 
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Yes...that is, more or less, what the frame saver disks are about. It is complicated by the curve in the top of the cross-member in the area between the cab mount hole and the frame rail.
 
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They make new ones too. Pricey, but at least they're an option.





https://www.ebay.com/itm/406037643549?


Oh, that's not the one you need is it. Well, looks like plenty of the other ones on there. Kinda pricey too though. You'd think a local yard would be a better deal. If the rest of it is solid, I think Id just do as stated above though, just plate the rusted out hole section over then drill new hols for the bed bolts and Bob's your uncle for another 30 years.
 
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I spaced on looking on Ebay. There are a number of used ones there...some look blasted and painted. For about $250-300.

Local yards will be no help...I live in Rust Central.

Anyone actually do the weld-in patch on their truck?

Roy
 
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