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specialtyretail 07-21-2011 09:28 AM
Crossmember question???
 
OK guys. Still fighting the header clearance issues with our big block 68. My ONLY issue now is on the passenger side. The crossmember just behind the engine, not the transmission cross, the one just behind the engine. There is nothing mounted to it. Do I really need this crossmember? Not wanting to sound stupid but have seen several pics on here of trucks that don't seem to have this crossmember.. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Fred.

Livrat 07-21-2011 11:23 AM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
That crossmember was for manual transmission trucks, they used a belhousing mount, if you have an automatic trans with the crossmember at the back if it you do not need the one you are referring too.

specialtyretail 07-21-2011 11:27 AM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Thanks. That is what we thought, just wanted some more opinions. Yes, the truck was a 3 on the tree. Thanks again, Fred.

sleepingbag 07-21-2011 04:24 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Livrat (Post 4802757)
That crossmember was for manual transmission trucks, they used a belhousing mount, if you have an automatic trans with the crossmember at the back if it you do not need the one you are referring too.
Sorry for the Hijack, but this may REALLY help me out. If I have converted from manual to a th350 auto this x member can go? It is in the way of my floor shifter linkage and I have been laying on my back for days trying to figure it out? If it can be cut out without hurting the safety of the truck my life has just gotten good again!

Classic Heartbeat 07-21-2011 04:56 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Yes it can go. WES

c10crazy 07-21-2011 05:55 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Mine has this also. What's the best/easiest way to remove????

specialtyretail 07-21-2011 05:57 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
I am thinking about taking an air hammer to the rivets.

kwmech 07-21-2011 06:06 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Yeah, the air chisel will work but not on the top rivets very well. I have in the past cut the member flush with the rails and left that small part still riveted to the frame. Then I smoothed it out with a grinder and sander. Sawzall works well also

SCOTI 07-21-2011 11:52 PM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kwmech (Post 4803313)
Yeah, the air chisel will work but not on the top rivets very well. I have in the past cut the member flush with the rails and left that small part still riveted to the frame. Then I smoothed it out with a grinder and sander. Sawzall works well also
x2. Then remove it later if the drivetrain is ever out for service. Much easier that way....

sleepingbag 07-22-2011 09:28 AM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat (Post 4803201)
Yes it can go. WES
Sweet! Those rivets are a bear, but I harbor such animosity towards that X member I look forward to hacking it like an axe murderer!

specialtyretail 07-25-2011 09:58 AM
Re: Crossmember question???
 
Took the torch to it.. Crossmember is gone, headers are in... Now I can get back to working on the truck.


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