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A combined engine cradle and cross member structure for use with a vehicular body and frame assembly is lighter in weight than known structures. The engine cradle is formed from tubular stock material using mechanical bending and hydroforming techniques to have a generally U-shaped configuration inc

A combined engine cradle and cross member structure for use with a vehicular body and frame assembly is lighter in weight than known structures. The engine cradle is formed from tubular stock material using mechanical bending and hydroforming techniques to have a generally U-shaped configuration including a central portion having a pair of leg portions extending therefrom. The cross member is also formed from tubular stock material using hydroforming techniques and has a pair of end portions. The end portions of the tubular cross member are secured to the leg portions of the tubular cradle to form the combined engine cradle and cross member structure. To accomplish this, the end portions of the tubular cross member may have notches formed therein which receive the leg portions of the engine cradle therein. The end portions of the cross member may be secured to the leg portions of the engine cradle in any conventional manner, such as by welding.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combined engine cradle and cross member structure for use with a vehicular body and frame assembly comprising:an engine cradle formed from a hollow member and including a center portion having a pair of leg portions extending therefrom, said leg portions adapted to be c

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combined engine cradle and cross member structure for use with a vehicular body and frame assembly comprising:an engine cradle formed from a hollow member and including a center portion having a pair of leg portions extending therefrom, said leg portions adapted to be connected to the vehicular body and frame assembly; anda cross member formed from a hollow member and including a pair of end portions secured to said leg portions of said engine cradle, wherein one of said end portions of said cross member has a notch formed therein, and wherein a portion of one of said leg portions of said engine cradle is received in said notch.