crossmember
Horizontal frame link
A crossmember is a structural beam that runs perpendicular to the main frame, connecting parallel rails or supports.
In vehicles, crossmembers join the longitudinal frame rails to provide rigidity and support components like the engine, transmission, or suspension: The rusted crossmember needs replacing before the car will pass inspection.
Structural support member
- girderMain structural support beam
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- braceDevice providing structural stability
strut · transom · bulkhead · stiffener · subframe · chassis · frame · rail
Structural support base
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- undercarriageFramework beneath a vehicle
mount · frame · unibody · floorpan · drivetrain · transmission · cradle · body-on-frame
Device providing structural stability
- gussetReinforcing fabric insert
- stiffenerAgent adding rigidity
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- strutProud, showy gait
tiebar · strengthening · bracing · rigidity · support · stabilizer · triangulation · weld
beam
Structural support member
brace · strut · transom · bulkhead · stiffener · subframe · chassis · frame · rail · sill
chassis
Structural support base
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- axleShaft for wheel rotation
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
undercarriage · mount · frame · unibody · floorpan · drivetrain · transmission · cradle · body-on-frame · monocoque
brace
Device providing structural stability
- gussetReinforcing fabric insert
- stiffenerAgent adding rigidity
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
strut · tiebar · strengthening · bracing · rigidity · support · stabilizer · triangulation · weld · bracket
connector
Thing that joins others
joint · weld · bolt · rivet · fastener · junction · splice · coupling · attachment · intersect
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- car structurechassis, monocoque, body panels, car frame, car body
- suspension partsshocks, strut, springs, control arm, shock absorber
- trailerstrailer, utility trailer, cargo trailer, flatbed trailer, travel trailer
- Drivetraingearbox, differential, transaxle, driveshaft, transfer case
- Motor Mountsmotor mount