Rear cross member

[Shark56]

I'm replacing a rear cross member. What is the concensus, Weld or bolt-on?

I have it off with all the rivets removed. Weld on would be easier and cheaper but did Toyota rivet it for a reason? Allow it to flex maybe? Grade 8 bolts would be similiar to the rivets. Thanks, Jeff

 

[brian]

weld it on.

 

[antFJ]

bolt where the rivets go - weld where the hangers are (stock welds)

should be fine even without the welds.