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Old 12-23-2006, 01:26 PM   #9
Brad
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Smile Re: Not so hidden hitch protecting fuel tank and rear bumper install

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Originally Posted by msgross View Post
did it weaken your rear cross sill when you notched it?
I'm not sure what you're asking. If you're referring to the notch in the hitch, I had to do that in order to slide it farther into the frame. You'll notice in pic 7 above what it looked like without the notch, then in pic 9 it's got the notch. The inside of the frame is roughly 4" tall and the notch just continues that height and buts up into the frame and 'bottoms out' against that back edge. It was all welded in and I think it's stronger at this point than just the chrome bumper would have been. Hope that answers your question.
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