So... my rear crossmember/bumper fell off

[BostonWagoneer]

I knew it was on it's way out. The passenger side was already broken and I jury-rigged something to keep it all level, but the driver side gave way the other night.

I had already lost one of the body mounts in the corner and the other one was there, but wasn't supporting the body at all. It's all just rusted away.

Before I drop it off at the local welding shop to have it repaired (and have them install a beefy 3/16" of 1/4" rear crossmember) I wanted to ask you all what your experience with this sort of frame repair is.

So, what's your experience with this sort of frame repair?

I plan on designing and building a tire/gerry can carrier to replace the stock chrome bumper, so I want this repair to be substantial. I will also be installing a hitch to tow at least 4000 pounds with.

Thanks!

[andy d]

uhhmn, the rear frame on my wag is crumbling too. if i could find a rust free section from the kick back i would fish plate it in. btw the hard part for a welder is going to be to find something substantial enough to take a good weld.