Damaged the cross member today on a rock.

So I backed down a ledge to fast to start over and the truck landed the cross member on a rock. Looks structurally ok. Sucks because that spot it so low. Is this common? I grinded the sharp edges and re-painted.

 

That's what I said first. I can't be the first one to hit this cross member though. It's so low. It must happen a lot. I'm hoping someone will chime in and tell me theirs is beat up and it's all ok.

 

I wouldn't stress

 

Get out the old tool of persuasion (5lb sledge) and a block of wood. Take care of it in no time.

 

It's bent in. Could I still hammer it out? Does anyone know if that cross bar disconnects. Looks like it does. If it does what's it holding up? Cuz if I could hit it from the inside that would be great.

 

That's a good thought. Maybe I could get plates welded around the damage for strength.

 

That's it?

And what's the problem

 

That's what I wanted to hear. How does yours look spoonman. Any pics for us? I'm still a big fan of your build.

 

Yea mine is worse than that and it got my exhaust right next to it. No big deal!

 

Makes me feel better. My truck is only 3 months old. Didn't want to think I broke it all ready.

 

you just put those skids on to!! lol. Mines not that bad but definatly got some dings. My skids help a lot though

 

Those looks nice. Don't think it would have helped in this situation since is was more on the side.

 

Yea I was testing them out. Feeling confident on the rocks was a mistake.

 

At least your using it. Truck looks good bro.

 

Thanks. I bought the wrong truck the first time(prerunner) so I'm making up for lost time on the trails with this one.

 

you can see my crossmeber is pretty much covered. I know you just got your al pro's but just sayin lol

 

Definitely will do down the line. I know I'm going to get hung up on that spot.

 

Thanks dude. Mine has damage for sure, however I had a skid covering it for my last trip which helped a lot. I have one serious dent in it. Lots of scratches and scrapes and stuff.

I like the idea of getting a new set of skids though. That will protect your crossmember a little better, as well as give you a flat belly.

 

Those look good.

 

Yeah. Definitely thinking about it now.