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A closed channel structural member, such as a side rail or a cross member, for use in a vehicle body and frame assembly, includes an internal reinforcing structure to increase the strength and rigidity thereof. Portions of the side rail are removed so as to provide an opening. This can be accomplished by forming two flanges that can be bent inwardly within the side rail to form the opening. A combined internal reinforcing member and mounting bracket is assembled to the side rail by moving it laterally such that a pair of side walls and an upper wall are inserted through the opening formed through the side rail until tabs provided on the side walls and the upper wall of the reinforcement member and mounting bracket abut the outer surface of the side rail. Then, portions of the reinforcing member and bracket are secured to the side rail by welding. When assembled with and secured to the side rail, the reinforcing member and bracket functions as a dual purpose member, providing structural reinforcement for the side rail and simultaneously providing a mounting point for an ancillary component of the vehicle, such as a shock absorber, body portion, and the like. If desired, the reinforcing member can function as a single purpose member, solely providing structural reinforcement for the side rail.
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