The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)

- The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=3)

- - Crossmembers and Airbags (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=759404)

WarMonger

03-16-2018 10:36 AM

Crossmembers and Airbags

3 Attachment(s)

Getting close to getting the rear bag set-up done. We did some mock up work and looks like my drive line is going to hit the crossmember frame support. In your guys opinion, should I modify this one or do you know of a new center support that has more clearance? See pic with red arrow

demian5

03-16-2018 01:49 PM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

You may have to make one.

67c10rustbuket

03-16-2018 03:26 PM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

That crossmember wasnt used on short beds so now that you’ve shortened the frame just remove it.

Rufas

03-16-2018 03:48 PM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

My drop isn't a much as yours. I had to notch about 1/2 out of the cross member. So far so good...

WarMonger

03-16-2018 03:55 PM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket (Post 8213343)

That crossmember wasnt used on short beds so now that you’ve shortened the frame just remove it.

That's what I was thinking also. thanks

Hart_Rod

03-17-2018 09:24 AM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

Looks sweet! Are you raising the bed floor?

WarMonger

03-17-2018 10:31 AM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod (Post 8213844)

Looks sweet! Are you raising the bed floor?

I was planning to, but I left this one in and cut a section for the C-notch. That way I can mount the tank and compressors upfront and the gas tank in the rear. I think I will either put a new metal one in that is raised or a wood one.

WarMonger

03-17-2018 10:34 AM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rufas (Post 8213360)

My drop isn't a much as yours. I had to notch about 1/2 out of the cross member. So far so good...

I think I will leave the crossmember in for strength. I will use a piece of 6" pipe and weld it in the center of the member for clearance. Well..... that is the plan so far.

Hart_Rod

03-17-2018 01:19 PM

Re: Crossmembers and Airbags

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarMonger (Post 8213891)

Sweet! Let me know if you need some of my shortened rear tubs.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:35 AM.