Component integration panel system with closed box section

A carrier connected to the frame of a vehicle, comprising:

• a upper cross-member having a closed box section;
• a composite integration panel, connected to said upper cross-member through a bond or at least one fastener;
• a lower cross-member having a closed box section, also connected to said composite integration panel through at least one fastener;
• at least one mounting bracket, for connecting said lower cross-member to said composite integration panel through another of said at least one fastener;
• and
• wherein said upper cross-member, said lower cross-member, and composite integration panel form a carrier, said carrier is connected to the front end of a frame of a vehicle for increasing the strength of said frame, and for providing connections for various vehicle components.

A carrier for reinforcing the front of a frame of a vehicle, comprising:

• an upper cross-member having a closed box section;
• an composite integration panel;
• an lower cross-member having a closed box section;
• at least one mounting bracket;
• and
• wherein said closed box section of said upper cross-member is connected to said composite integration panel by using at least one fastener, said closed box section of said lower cross-member is connected to said composite integration panel through the use of said at least one mounting bracket and another of said at least one fastener, forming a carrier, and said carrier is attached to the front end of a vehicle for reinforcing the frame of said vehicle, and for attaching various vehicle components to said carrier.