cross member removal and structural integrity
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cross member removal and structural integrity
Alright, first the back story. My dad has a 92 ranger with a 4.0, auto, 4" lift, 2" body lift, 33x12.5s and that is it for mods.
After the lift we noticed the clip yoke at the carrier bearing was worn. We found a 1 piece D-line out of a 2000 ranger that fits perfect, other than the cross member where the carrier bearing is. If we cut this crossmember out, will it cause any issues?
After the lift we noticed the clip yoke at the carrier bearing was worn. We found a 1 piece D-line out of a 2000 ranger that fits perfect, other than the cross member where the carrier bearing is. If we cut this crossmember out, will it cause any issues?
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Since it's not on the other versions, I doubt it would do anything, unless you do serious offroading, in which case you've probably strengthed it anyways.
I stand with Ford_Six on this one though, might as well weld somethin' in just for good measure, better safe than sorry. I'd weld above in case you need to remove the driveshaft!
RP
Zach
I stand with Ford_Six on this one though, might as well weld somethin' in just for good measure, better safe than sorry. I'd weld above in case you need to remove the driveshaft!
RP
Zach
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