A method for forming an integrated structural system for a vehicle is
provided. The method including the steps of: securing a first beam
component to a structural member by a molding process, the first beam
component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material, the
structural member being formed from a material different than the first
amount of thermoplastic material; and securing a second beam component to
the first beam component, the second beam component being separately
molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam
component having a configuration different from the first beam component.