Well the way the the crossmember is bolted to the frame, the frame takes most of the load. You could always add some gussets. You seem to be getting worked up over this topic. I never said he has to do this, he asked and I gave him one of MANY options he has. Never did he say he was going to do it. But you seem to know all
and all the shops doing this mod obviously dont know what they are doing.