Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...
 

Most likely lost because of the 'hosting' site. When pics are directly posted here, it doesn't happen. If they're attached to a thread via a link, they can/do disappear.

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Since the other pics went down here is one that I did from a long time ago.
Laying out the lines and welding the braces.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7cf3b840_b.jpg
Cut and cut and cut
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e61fa7d0_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cae883dd_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f8e0648a_b.jpg
Rough idea
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9db23115_b.jpg
Didn't get any of the pics of me welding it up or making the filler plates
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2aca54ed_b.jpg
Hope it helps someone!

Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...
 

Thank you for the pictures, very helpful.

Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...
 

Nice work!

I did a video of mine, sectioned 2" because I went rack & pinion as well. Starts at about 4min:

Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...
 

I saved a pdf of a How-To off of Capt Kaos' website about 15 years ago, it should help anyone wanting to do this modification.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v3kmtg5n71...ember.pdf?dl=1

Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...
 

Well done video/commentary.