Thread: MS II front end cross memeber

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As Tech and Shine mentioned, the aftermarket manufactures moved away from the Ford control arm and strut rod design that used larger and more flexible bushing materials and now have issues with stress cracks in the crossmember using the small control arm bushings that are very rigid. This transfers more of the impact to the crossmember and brackets, causing the fatigue and cracking issues. Some manufacturers have better designs than others, but all may eventually crack out depending a great deal on road conditions and miles driven. 1/4" wall crossmembers welded to 1/8" wall frame rail; where is the crack going to start? Just a thought.