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Rear crossmember cracked.

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Old 03-05-2014, 02:55 PM
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Default Rear crossmember cracked.

While putting in SRT6 brakes and springs, I noticed my rear independent crossmember was cracked.

Anyone else have this happen?

Is the SRT6 independent crossmember the same? Or beefier? I talked at length to multiple guys at all the Chrysler dealers in the area. To no avail. They don't really deal with Crossfires much. Mercedes etc. Next stop is the Mercedes shop. I hope to find a Mercedes guru. I got drawings from Chrysler dealers. Look like the SRT6 crossmember is the same?

Has anyone re enforced one of these rear members?

I like to do autocross and track day events.

I searched this forum for a post about rear crossmember a cracked to no avail.
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 03:07 PM
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Default Re: Rear crossmember cracked.

I see it as 05135498AA in the Crossfire parts manual for the SRT6, but when I google it, the dealers say it is common to the NA.
Is part #1 what your are referring to ?
 
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I see it as 05135498AA in the Crossfire parts manual for the SRT6, but when I google it, the dealers say it is common to the NA.
Is part #1 what your are referring to ?
Yes! The big crossmember. It cracked at the rear pivot bolt hole.
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 03:31 PM
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if you Google that part number, you will find some dealers listing it in stock.
DO NOT BELIEVE IT until you call to verify.
 
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Old 03-05-2014, 04:11 PM
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Yes the N/A and SRT are the same for this part.......and if you cannot find 1 I could sell you my extra 1 but I'd rather sell the whole rear end complete in the cradle or crossmember.
 
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It would be VERY expensive to ship.
 
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