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ray_mcavoy · 07-14-2018, 09:17 PM

I think the larger crossmember is supposed to be straight, not indented like that.

And I believe the smaller thinner crossmember is only needed if you are using an under-bed spare tire carrier. It just gives the top side of the spare tire something to fit tight up against. So it could be replaced with a piece of angle iron, box steel tubing, etc.

07-14-2018, 09:17 PM	#4
ray_mcavoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sherman, ME Posts: 2,354	Re: Frame Support Rail Questions I think the larger crossmember is supposed to be straight, not indented like that. And I believe the smaller thinner crossmember is only needed if you are using an under-bed spare tire carrier. It just gives the top side of the spare tire something to fit tight up against. So it could be replaced with a piece of angle iron, box steel tubing, etc.