For those who have pactched/replaced their frame rails? When cutting out the old ones do I need to brace the engine compartment or will it stay square?

quote Originally posted by Atlasway: For those who have pactched/replaced their frame rails? When cutting out the old ones do I need to brace the engine compartment or will it stay square?

i would brace it regardless

quote Originally posted by Atlasway: For those who have pactched/replaced their frame rails? When cutting out the old ones do I need to brace the engine compartment or will it stay square?

I think it depends on how bad the damage is... and that might also dictate whether or not you want the subframe to be installed or not also.