Is the X frame in the rear needed?

[sceld94]

My plans are to relocate the spare tire storage, does anyone know if I can cut out the original X frame in the rear and replace it with angle stock?

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[1988GMC]

I would say yes you can replace it with angle or square stock just make sure its square when its all said and done.

 

[98_k1500]

I moved mine when i did my short bed conversion... Its really the only structural cross-member the rear of the frame has. You can spread the frame rails apart with your hands without it.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I think angle or tube would be stronger than that stamped piece

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I would take another piece in, before you cut that out BTW... Just to hold the rails

 

[thz71]

I'm going to do the same to mine somthing much more substantial

 

[98_k1500]

If yall have ever tried to get one of those out, you will see just how substantial it is... Unless you just hack it to hell with a torch lol.

 

[thz71]

If yall have ever tried to get one of those out, you will see just how substantial it is... Unless you just hack it to hell with a torch lol.

That s the plan