Need fast answer please! 72 front crossmember removal question..
 

First light on Saturady morning, I will be removing the entire disc brake front crossmember from a 72 C10. I bought the whole front suspension including power steering set-up and master cylinder/booster/prop valve to install in the Project 68.

He is removing the engine, transmission, and the whole front clip tomorrow, so I will have unlimited access to the crossmember. I want to unbolt it and roll it out as a unit.

Question: Will I need to remove the coil springs, or will the stay in place? I've never done this type of surgery before, so I don't know what to expect. I want to keep as much of it in tact as possible. Where and what do I need to unbolt and/or remove?

From what I have gathered so far: I will need to unbolt the idler arm from the frame, either remove the steering gear from the frame or remove the pitman arm from the center link as well as the steering shaft, disconnect brake lines where needed, and unbolt from the frame. How many places is it bolted to the frame on each side?

I have searched the boeard for awhile now and can't fine the exact answer I am looking for, so I'm sorry in advance if this is a redundant question!

Project 68 ....... soon to have power disc brakes and power steering! :metal:

Thanks in advance!!!!!

no, you do not need to take out your springs. It sounds like you have the process down!

Also, I am pretty sure that there are 7 bolts on each side, 3 going down into the bottom of the frame, and 4 going into the side of the frame

These pics are from a 1985 that I used under my truck. Other than what you see in the pics, remove the shocks and brake lines and the front sway bar that about covers it.

Hope this helps

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sbfs, Nice job on the instructions. I thought there were some brake lines attached in there someplace as well.

72sbfs, you RULE!!!!!! :metal:

That's EXACTLY what I needed!! Thanks a ton!