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Old 01-28-2009, 10:49 PM   #1
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How low until a drop x-member is needed?

How much drop until a drop crossmember is needed for the driveshaft? I have a 72 GMC lwb and will be swapping it to a 71 Chevy lwb frame with rearend in a few months. I already have the airride on the front with RE7's. I also have the RE7's for the rear along with the valves and 1/2" line. I just ordered the adj. trac bar and shock relocators, and c-notch, and hidden hitch. The only thing I need now is another tank and compressor. Then a lot of hard work. I will be getting the 71 frame stripped and powdercoated and installing the blazer tank. Any pics of drop x members?
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Old 01-29-2009, 10:19 AM   #2
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Re: How low until a drop x-member is needed?

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Re: How low until a drop x-member is needed?

My 72 project has a similar setup but with firestone 2600 bags and fabbed c notch that is about 2 3/4".The stock crossmember works fine for mine.
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Old 02-02-2009, 04:02 PM   #4
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Re: How low until a drop x-member is needed?

Kewl, thanks Rollie!
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