I think you can get a cross bar conversion kit. If removing totally that would mean removing 2 bars, wouldn't it? I think you need one of them for frame rigidity. Leave the pawl and levelwind arm and leave the bottom spacer and worm gear. You might be able to find some small rubber inserts to plug the holes. (maybe something like used on inside edge of a door frame. At least this way it could be converted back with ease.
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