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Old 08-01-2006, 12:15 PM   #1
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4wd big block cross member

first off i know the thread is worthless without pics but they will be here asap.. my truck is a 4x and when bought (from PO) came with a 396 bbl, i removed it in favor of a brand new 454 i had, when i pulled the motor out i noticed the cross member was cut right down the center and split apart, there is about a 1" gap. i dont know if the frame is bent also as a result of the cut cross member or if the cross member was cut to be made wider.. i dont know. im lookin for any suggestions i need to start TODAY on it. ANY HELP GREATLY GREATLY APPRECIATED thanks
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Old 08-01-2006, 01:08 PM   #2
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

BBC and SBC are the same width, so the BBC can be mounted in the same place as the SBC using the SBC mounts, as for the crossmember being cut, get another one, otherwise the framerails will want to distort with the torq of a BBC.
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Old 08-01-2006, 03:08 PM   #3
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

well i had an idea, hoping this will do which i dont see why not; take the cross member out of the truck, bolt the cross member to the motor while its out and weld it back together while its bolted on the mounts and then put it back in the truck and make the necessary adjustments to the frame if need be (drill new holes, pull the rails back together if bent apart a bit because u cant tell with the naked eye)??
hows that sound because finding another 4 wheel drive cross member would be a b**** unless a 73 and up x is used and by then id just build a tubular one or something of the sort.
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Old 08-01-2006, 04:17 PM   #4
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

If it is just cut with nothing missing it will work, I'd plate it over the butt weld for strength. Post a pict so we can be sure we are offering the best advice.
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Old 08-01-2006, 04:25 PM   #5
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

if it helps there was no 67-72 factory big blocks in 4x4s if you need a new xmeber i know where you can get one or post wtb in the parts board, they are not that hard to find.
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Old 08-01-2006, 05:40 PM   #6
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

A benefit of using the 73-up crossmember is better engine mounts and you gain oil pan clearance.
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Old 08-01-2006, 10:36 PM   #7
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Re: 4wd big block cross member

Thought I'd throw up a pic of what the original style 4x4 engine cross member looks like...67-72 type. Maybe that will help someone. Just a pic I had ...don't have one for sale.
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