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Old 09-23-2011, 07:51 PM
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Is it ok if i put the rough country long arm cross member on i drilled the side of the frame all bolts are tight but on the passenger side the factory stud snapped and i cant get it out will it be alrite to have the 2 lower and 2 upper instead of the 3 lower?
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I have the whole cross member on is was thinking about welding it for more support
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Its not as strong simple as that. on the other hand mine brok about a year ago when i installed it and didnt fix it untill about a month ago and nothing too serious happend but in the long run think about replacing it
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so should i weld the cross member in place for the bolt?
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I wouldn't really weld it in...you could do it the right way drill the old bolt cut into the unibody weld in a new nutplate and install the bolt.
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Tonite i cut open the floor and i see where the bolt is stuck tomorrow im going to weld a nut to it and try to break it out
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