2011 Ranger front crossmember

[ianyboy]

Hey all,

I've searched around the internets for this piece of information, and can't come to a satisfying answer.

I have a 2011 Fx4, and there is a front crossmember (joining both frame rails).
Is it of any use, or can i ditch it?

The reason to the question is that I will be installing a winch mount

 

[adsm08]

Did you seriously just ask if it is ok to cut out a piece of the frame?

 

[ianyboy]

yeah i did, because certain years don't have it.

but turns out the winch will fit with it in place