Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

I want to run my exhaust through the ta x-member. Do I really have to reinforce the holes with pipe?

I was looking at this and it looks like I don't have to do this.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6372LDL.htm

Thanx in advance
Dano

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

How big of exhaust are you going to run?If you plan on lowering the truck i would run this one http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...olet-Truck-249

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

I'm going to run a 2 1/4" exhaust pipe.

Nate's crossmember is nice, but unfortunately not in my budget for my truck.

I'm also trying to do my own modifications, rather than going the buying/bolt-on route.

The only rivets I want to remove are the TA mounts and then flip the mounts.

Dano

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

The aftermarket x-members are thicker @ .250" vs the stock stuff. I'd reinforce things & no 90* edges when cutting to prevent future stress cracks. Not necessary to utilize pipe but some plate or similar would still help.

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

Thanx!

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

I just put this on the custom mods thread.
I'm doing the same thing and figured if I cut the pipe long enough I can tie them into the front of the c member just for lil'added support and a place too put some hangers later on still havent decided on 2 1/2 or 3" exshaust yet but my tubes are 4 1/4" so I'll have plenty of room either way:lol:

Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
 

Here's mine 3" I'd pipe with 2 1/2 exhaust. Thers a hanger right where it goes through the x member to keep it from hittinghttp://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/...7/d46004e9.jpg
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