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68_Shortbox 09-17-2012 11:25 PM

Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
I need to replace both of the rear cross-members on my '68 K10 and was wondering if 2-wheel drive cross-members will fit?

68_Shortbox 09-18-2012 01:00 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
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I am talking about the two pictured.

Chevy1TonFun 09-18-2012 01:02 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
Those should be interchangable.

jjzepplin 09-18-2012 06:31 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
I heard that two wheel drives are wider in the back. I cannot tell you for sure as I have 4wds.

68_Shortbox 09-20-2012 02:16 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
Thank you for the responses. Is there anyone who has used or tried to use the 2-wheel drive rear cross-members on a 4x4?

70K10Hunter 09-21-2012 01:37 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
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I just built my own out of 1 1/2 x2in angle, cut to length drill holes bolt to frame then stitch weld the 1/4in over lap both sides.

68_Shortbox 09-22-2012 05:12 AM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 70K10Hunter (Post 5604182)
I just built my own out of 1 1/2 x2in angle, cut to length drill holes bolt to frame then stitch weld the 1/4in over lap both sides.

Making one like that might be a good alternative if I can't find one that fits. Thanks for sharing that.

70K10Hunter 09-22-2012 03:56 PM

Re: Are the 4x4 rear cross-members the same as 2-wheel drive cross-members?
 
I can't see the rear crossmembers being different between 2 and 4 WD the frame is the same width and you are not dealing with any steering components. It shouldn't even matter if it is the four link setup.


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