Rear Frame Crossmember Support Kit - Scout II

A bolt-on reinforcement for your original rear frame crossmember — no cutting, no welding on your frame, no fabrication. Once installed, it's fully concealed behind your original crossmember, so there's no visual change and no compromise to factory appearance.

Why we built this

Not every Scout II needs a full heavy duty crossmember replacement. If your rear bumper carries light loads — no 4 place bike rack off the bumper, no utility trailer, no boat — and your original crossmember is straight and sound, this kit gives you a stronger, more confident rear end without the labor, cost, or welding that comes with a crossmember swap.

The bumper removal problem, solved

Anyone who's pulled a rear bumper on a Scout II knows the pain: conventional bolts need a wrench or socket on both sides, and the fuel tank is in the way. That usually means draining the fuel lines, dropping the tank, removing the bumper, then reinstalling everything — only to repeat the whole process when the bumper comes back from paint or powder coat.

This kit solves that. You can weld studs onto the back side of the stiffener, giving you a fixed mounting point for your bumper instead of through-bolts. No more wrenching from underneath, no more fighting the fuel tank. Pulling your bumper goes from a 2-3 hour-long job to just a few-minute task — nuts off, bumper off, done.

Who it's for
- Scout IIs with a factory rear crossmember in good condition
- Light-duty use — no heavy tongue weight, no trailer towing off the bumper
- Owners who want a bolt-on solution and want to avoid welding on the frame
- Anyone who wants easier bumper removal for paint, powder coat, or repairs
- Anyone who wants extra reinforcement and peace of mind without a bigger project

Who should look at our Heavy Duty Rear Frame Crossmember instead
- Towing trailers or hauling heavier tongue weights
- Running a heavy tire carrier or accessory rear bumper
- Crossmembers with bent or damaged body mount locations 
- Anyone needing reinforcement at the drop hitch mounting point in the center of the crossmember, where the "Crossmember Support Kit" doesn't address this area; the Heavy Duty Crossmember or Combo Kit DOES.

Bottom line

This kit strengthens what you already have and makes bumper removal painless — but it's not a fix for damaged mounts or a solution for heavier towing needs. For those situations, step up to our "Heavy Duty Rear Frame Crossmember" or "Combo Kit".