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12-14-2012, 12:08 AM
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Location: Ontario, Kali
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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
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12-14-2012, 12:12 AM
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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
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12-14-2012, 12:46 AM
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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
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12-14-2012, 09:27 AM
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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.
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12-14-2012, 10:44 AM
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Re: Re-inforcing TA x-member?
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12-15-2012, 10:44 AM
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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 
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12-15-2012, 03:23 PM
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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 hitting
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