Bent rear frame crossbar
 

I have run across this bent rear crossbar and what I would like to know is if I don't straighten it, what would be the long term issues?
It's not bent a lot. Just looking for some opinions.

About the only thing that I can think of is some excessive bushing wear.
It seems that is does torque the rear bushing a little.
No broke welds but it looks like it was re welded in the past.

Found another thread on it with options for fixing it.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ns-please.html

Thanks!

Re: Bent rear frame crossbar
 

I see less harm in leaving it than in beating back straight. Check the welds for stress cracks at both ends they are notorious weak spots

Re: Bent rear frame crossbar
 

If the spring shackles bolted up without issue. I would leave it alone. Now with that receiver on there begs the question, what are you going to pull? That little angle iron is meant to pull another cart or 2 with a tow bar [no tongue weight]. If you are going to pull something with a heavy tongue or serious weight might want to consider a stronger hitch. That is what I did. No worries now.

Re: Bent rear frame crossbar
 

Thanks Scottyb, I will recheck the welds closely after I clean it up more.

Dundee, that is a nice hitch! Probably could drag a moose or two with that!

Shackles went on fine.
No plan for heavy towing or tongue load and I agree it needs some additional bracket/brace to the main frame.
I will come up with something for a more rugged mount support.

Thanks!