How to remove rear crossmember

[SpikeT]

My 3a's rear crossmember is bent and ready to replace.� I am ordering a new one from classic enterprises along with a side panel and new floor pans.

How is the rear crossmember removed?� It looks like I have to remove the pintle mount plate and assembly. Then do I drill out the rivets?� Are there any factory welds holding crossmember to frame?� Does triangle above crossmember have to be removed?� I am bolting the new crossmember on as my jeep is a restomod.
Thanks
Spike

[athawk11]

Spike,
It's not easy getting that off.� Drill or grind the rivets.� Switch to a cutting disc, then cut the welds on the hitch plate.� You don't have to remove the triangle shaped support to remove that crossmember.�

Not the best shot, but I also needed a new rear cross member.� Note the triangle is still in place...

[SpikeT]

Can it be removed with vehicle sitting on ground without tweaking frame?  Can it be removed with tub still on?

[athawk11]

If the other two rear cross members are in place and sound, removing the rear most cross member should do little to tweak the frame.  If you have concerns, you could set the Willys on a flat surface, then put it up and on a pair of jackstands set under the long frame rails. This should minimize any flex in the frame.  A good spot to set the jacks would be under the rear front spring mounts.

Tim