Unidentified Part welded on front end

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Good day fellow Tahoe lovers, we found this welded to the frame on the front end and do not have a clue as to what it is or it’s intended purpose.793A8CC6-6EEB-4713-9B84-1CEBA75EC337.jpeg 793A8CC6-6EEB-4713-9B84-1CEBA75EC337.jpeg

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Looks like it is welded there for reinforcement for the side frame channels and the cross member. I would look very carefully for any cracks in the side channels and the cross member. You may not find any and it was put there to help stiffen those areas. Looks like some "Hillbilly Engineering".
 
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I bought the truck with 63k miles on it from the 1st owner, as far as I know it never had any front end attachments. The front end loos completely stock. It wasn’t readily visible until the engine was pulled.

Did the truck have a winch on the front?
 
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Will do, the guy did live in the NC mountains the truck handles great, never had any suspension issues at all. Let you know if I find any damages. Thanks

Looks like it is welded there for reinforcement for the side frame channels and the cross member. I would look very carefully for any cracks in the side channels and the cross member. You may not find any and it was put there to help stiffen those areas. Looks like some "Hillbilly Engineering".
 

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You are speaking of the tubular strut weled to frame each side, drivers below steering shaft, correct? Thats factory and its a support for cront control arm mount/ skid /deflector plates.
 

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