Rear diag cross member question

[eleblanc]

I went to the dealer and ask to check for the rear diag cross members. Toyota Canada seemed to stock plenty of left side but has discontinued the right side (or they other way around, can't remember), whats up with that?, are they exactly the same so they only stock one of them? The only thing i can think that won't make them exactly alike is if the 6 holes in the back are not centered on the height of the channel. If they are centered, they should be the same.

Bumper gusset tho are discontinued.

 

[Melloj123]

I need these diagonals also. I didn't think about checking with Toyota. Cruiser solutions sells these but they are $100 each which is a ridiculous price for that piece of steel. How much is the available side from Toyota?

 

[ghostriders]

Correct me if I am wrong but cant you take the left side and turn it over and now it is a right side?

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Got a pair used from a Mudder for $75 with shipping I think. They were in great shape and I sand blasted them and powder coated them black and will be putting them back on with grade 8 3/8 bolts.

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

Correct me if I am wrong but cant you take the left side and turn it over and now it is a right side?

No. The step-down in size where it inserts into the frame side rails is not symmetrical so it won't line up if you flip it over for the other side. probably have to make one yourself (have it made?) or repair your existing one.

 

[eleblanc]

I checked and the holes in the back are not centered in height, so reversing the member would cause holes not to line up. I decided to fab my own in SS since they are bolted and not welded. I will post up the flatned drawing with dimension of the part when i'm done, so anyone can use a jigsaw and sheet metal to cut it and go to a fab shop and have it bent,

KOOTENAY, you are saying the hole in frame chanel is not at the same position on each side? Doesn't mather where the step down is, as long has it bolt at the same position on each side?

 

[eleblanc]

I need these diagonals also. I didn't think about checking with Toyota. Cruiser solutions sells these but they are $100 each which is a ridiculous price for that piece of steel. How much is the available side from Toyota?

They were about 100$ list price. He would have sold me the part for somewhere in the 70$ range.

I saw also the cruiser solution part at more then 100$. But i know once they are up here the finish price would be over 300$ for a pair. So i'll take some time to make a drawing of them and fabricate them.

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

I checked and the holes in the back are not centered in height, so reversing the member would cause holes not to line up. I decided to fab my own in SS since they are bolted and not welded. I will post up the flatned drawing with dimension of the part when i'm done, so anyone can use a jigsaw and sheet metal to cut it and go to a fab shop and have it bent,

KOOTENAY, you are saying the hole in frame chanel is not at the same position on each side? Doesn't mather where the step down is, as long has it bolt at the same position on each side?

I believe the holes in the frame are the same, but the front end of the diagonal is necked down, I haven't looked for a while but IIRC the top flange of the diagonal is stepped down more than the bottom flange is stepped up. If you try to swap them side to side the diagonal will not line up with the rear crossmember, it will be something like a 1/4" low.

 

[eleblanc]

There you go; rear cross member, never again (SS)

I forgot the sketch i did for this part at the office but i will post it up. Easy to cut with a cutting disc in a plate. Then bring the sketch i will post to a fabrication shop or anyone with a press break.

 

[eleblanc]

As promise, here is the sketch, sorry didn't had time to a clean drawing. Hole are not shown, best is to mount the cross member and to mark holes position with frame and bumper in place.

 

[Plowboy]

Why not drill out the side where the holes dont line up and tack a scabplate on athe back side?

 

[eleblanc]

Why not drill out the side where the holes dont line up and tack a scabplate on athe back side?

No reason you can do that, i beleive they are 3/4" from the end of the part and 3/4" from the back if the U shape. If the bend is not right on tho the hole will not be at the correct position.