Thread: T5 Crossmember
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Old 11-01-2016, 10:24 PM   #9
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Re: T5 Crossmember

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
I like lo1dakota style which looks like a factory member. could the frame pieces be bolted on instead of welding to reduce frame stresses? does it become a "high centred" restriction over speed bumps etc? a brace from the top rail would also add strength between the upper and lower areas. nothing wrong with the square tube idea either. both function well and leave room for other stuff like exhaust. remember to leave room between the brake booster or even add a heat shield to protect the booster and brake fluid in the steel lines.
You could bolt it but it's not really that much weld. Your choice. No it doesn't get high centered. And I'm fairly low.
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