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Should I Fix This - Frame Cross Member

2DHoop
Explorer II
Explorer II
While taking a look at the battery wiring and redoing suspect connections, I noticed the front cross member is bent a bit. I have no idea how this would have happened (second owner) and everything else looks solid and straight with the rest of the frame.

At some point would it be advisable to get it fixed, or is there anything I can do to correct it without welding?

Red arrow indicates the approximate area. Looks to be about dead center across the width of the frame.

2013 Arctic Fox 25P
2010 Dodge 3500 SRW CTD
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nickthehunter
Nomad II
Nomad II
I second the above statement. If you are not having any ill; effects "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

rbpru
Explorer II
Explorer II
If it is not broken, don't fix it, was what I was told many many years ago. If it is bent but not broken, it may have come from the factory or happens sometime back.

If the paint is not scrapped or there are no gouge mark to indicate a blow from some sort of road hazards and it has had no apparent ill effect on the trailer you can decide accordingly.
Twenty six foot 2010 Dutchmen Lite pulled with a 2011 EcoBoost F-150 4x4.

Just right for Grandpa, Grandma and the dog.