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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 01:57 AM
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I was reading another post that said Z51 cars came with frame stiffeners. Does anyone have any pictures or can tell me where these are? Bolted on, welded on?

Not talking about the aftermarket kind, just trying too learn more about my Z51.

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Bolted on between the frame rails and the X member
The cross piece shown ahead of the steering rack was also installed on early Z cars; it became std fitment on all cars in later years




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Bolted on between the frame rails and the X member
The cross piece shown ahead of the steering rack was also installed on early Z cars; it became std fitment on all cars in later years
Thank you for the pic
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