Trailing arm crossmember support Q's

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Oh by the way. I only seen one fail. The guy cut a 3 1/2 inch hole real close to the trailing arm mounts. He told me at one time somebody pulled out in front of him and when he slammed on the brakes, the trailing arms came forward and bent the cross member where the mounts are riveted 3/4 of an inch. I've seen this cross member because I sold him a replacement.