Crossmember replacement?

Tiny
STEWART LITTLE
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 238,000 MILES
So, I did one of my crossmember already by gas tank and a huge problem grinding out the tube holes where new crossmember goes. The person who helped me after we where done sent me over a tool you can buy that is round and has edges at end to stick in the tube holes and grind out all the metal and I am pretty sure it was made for Chevy trucks. Since then, he has passed away and I can’t find exactly what it was called or where to get from. Does any know what I am talking about?
Friday, February 2nd, 2024 AT 7:43 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I am sorry to hear about your friend, can you please upload an image of the tool in question? Here are the crossmember supports for the mid and front frame and how to replace them. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Friday, February 2nd, 2024 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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No, I don’t have a picture of it, but it looks just like what you use to cut out circles in wood, but it’s made of metal. And like I said I am pretty sure it was made for Chevy, and it’s made to grind out old metal from crossmember that goes in circular part on frame. Idk might just have to do with regular grinder if no one knows what I am talking about.
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 AT 5:48 AM
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KEN L
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They make all kinds of specialty tools and cutters, but I think you are talking about this kind of tool, please watch this video:

https://youtu.be/qLLrcff-OBk?si=T3ER0TAVwGjB57F4

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 AT 10:35 AM

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