{"product_id":"rear-frame-crossmember-support-kit-scout-ii","title":"Rear Frame Crossmember Support Kit - Scout II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we built this\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bumper removal problem, solved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Scout IIs with a factory rear crossmember in good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Light-duty use — no heavy tongue weight, no trailer towing off the bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Owners who want a bolt-on solution and want to avoid welding on the frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Anyone who wants easier bumper removal for paint, powder coat, or repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Anyone who wants extra reinforcement and peace of mind without a bigger project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should look at our Heavy Duty Rear Frame Crossmember instead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Towing trailers or hauling heavier tongue weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Running a heavy tire carrier or accessory rear bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Crossmembers with bent or damaged body mount locations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Custom Scouts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52273586438364,"sku":"S2-1113","price":188.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3121\/5068\/files\/IMG_6726.jpg?v=1786658558","url":"https:\/\/customscouts.com\/en-ca\/products\/rear-frame-crossmember-support-kit-scout-ii","provider":"Custom Scouts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}