Quick ?? on Xmember drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bagd72Chevy · 03-17-2005, 01:29 AM

Sorry guys, sure this has been answered. But since no search.....

Can you do a 1.25 inch crossmember drop with no steering shaft interference? If not what is the furthest down I can go.

Thanks,
Ryan

DM310 · 03-17-2005, 02:37 AM

Not to hijack your thread but is it better to c-section or chop the whole crossmember? Thanks

Bagd72Chevy · 03-17-2005, 11:28 AM

I'm going to chop the whole crossmember, because it shouldn't mess with the engine mounts. But I don't know how far you can go with no steering interference.

grnddwn · 03-17-2005, 02:09 PM

At 1.25 you should not have any problem. If you have some time check out the crossmember thread

**Captkaos** · 03-17-2005, 02:28 PM

The only "interference" you will have is the front of the crossmember where centerlink is.

Chopping is the best method in my opinion, but I am biased.

Might want to check this thread also. This is the Crossmember I dropped for XXL and his installation progress.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398

XXL · 03-18-2005, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Chopping is the best method in my opinion, but I am biased.

Might want to check this thread also. This is the Crossmember I dropped for XXL and his installation progress.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398

Do this and you'll be happy. Sure, it's a little bit of work with the steering, but it's only money/time.

Bagd72Chevy · 03-17-2005, 06:27 PM

I've read all the corssmember related topics, I just didn't remember it being stated that 1.25 wouldn't interfere, but I figured it wouldn't cause thats what Turners would do.

RAWPWR7 · 03-17-2005, 07:02 PM

To find the tread search by Replies and it will be the one with the most replies.

**Captkaos** · 03-18-2005, 09:26 PM

Can I take that as a compliment XXL?

03-17-2005, 01:29 AM	#1
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Quick ?? on Xmember drop Sorry guys, sure this has been answered. But since no search..... Can you do a 1.25 inch crossmember drop with no steering shaft interference? If not what is the furthest down I can go. Thanks, Ryan

03-17-2005, 02:28 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The only "interference" you will have is the front of the crossmember where centerlink is. Chopping is the best method in my opinion, but I am biased. Might want to check this thread also. This is the Crossmember I dropped for XXL and his installation progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-18-2005, 09:26 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Can I take that as a compliment XXL? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-17-2005, 02:37 AM	#2
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Not to hijack your thread but is it better to c-section or chop the whole crossmember? Thanks

03-17-2005, 11:28 AM	#3
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	I'm going to chop the whole crossmember, because it shouldn't mess with the engine mounts. But I don't know how far you can go with no steering interference.

03-17-2005, 02:09 PM	#4
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	At 1.25 you should not have any problem. If you have some time check out the crossmember thread

03-17-2005, 06:27 PM	#7
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	I've read all the corssmember related topics, I just didn't remember it being stated that 1.25 wouldn't interfere, but I figured it wouldn't cause thats what Turners would do.

03-17-2005, 07:02 PM	#8
RAWPWR7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 19	To find the tread search by Replies and it will be the one with the most replies.



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