Unidentified Part welded on front end

[3dirtwheels]

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.

 

[OR VietVet]

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".

 

[GreyStone]

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.View attachment 255406 View attachment 255406

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Did the truck have a winch on the front?

 

[OR VietVet]

Or maybe snow plow connections.

 

[3dirtwheels]

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?

 

[3dirtwheels]

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".

 

[exp500]

My 98 sub has it. Looks to be a support for skid plates/debris shields.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yea, but that one looks to be custom and not factory. IMO

 

[exp500]

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.

 

[915_Tahoe]

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.View attachment 255406 View attachment 255406

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PART NOT SERVICED CROSSMEMBER, FRT (PART OF FRAME)

 

[OR VietVet]

That part looks like it had broke loose and been rewelded then because it is not even side to side unless is supposed to be or was butchered at one time.

 

[exp500]

Thanks- pretty sure I'm not crazy- They all say that I know....

 

[OR VietVet]

Thanks- pretty sure I'm not crazy- They all say that I know....

No, I believe you but that thing looks all cockeyed.

 

[3dirtwheels]

Thanks, it didn't look factory due to the appearance of the welds and support welded on the bar on one side.

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.

 

[3dirtwheels]

Well, now you're gonna pull the book on me... That's great work, thanks!

PART NOT SERVICED CROSSMEMBER, FRT (PART OF FRAME)

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