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myoldchevytruck · 01-31-2008, 01:16 PM

I need the location of the rear shock cross member (Pics would help also)

I am converting from leafs to trailing arms and I have removed the upper shock brackets from the frame and want to make a cross member out of 2x2 box steel so I can relocate the upper shock mounts. Are the same holes used on the top part of the frame? How far from the frame are the upper shock brackets. I know the bottom hole is for the coil spring.

Hope this is not to confusing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

70GMCer · 01-31-2008, 09:43 PM

Can't help you, but take some pics along the process.....

ChevLoRay · 02-01-2008, 12:16 AM

My damaged brain interpreted the post as if one was having a problem with one of the members.....

If I can get by where my truck is, I'll take a picture....the bed is off so it would be an ideal time, huh? Unless someone else posts one, I'll do my best to have it on here later today.

shifty · 02-01-2008, 12:27 AM

Hope this helps? And sorry ... I know it obscures the actual rivets - my frame is also bare right now, so I can take photos as well if you really need it.

myoldchevytruck · 02-01-2008, 01:14 AM

Shifty

Thanks alot. If you could possibly take a shot from the back so I can see the shock angle.

I want to get an idea on how far over the upper shock mount needs to be on the cross member.

Thanks

Harry

ryan913 · 02-01-2008, 01:29 AM

Are you going to use stock upper shock mounts? Also are you going to lower your truck or use stock height springs. I can give you the angle of the shocks on a 4in drop with shock locaters if you want that.

shifty · 02-01-2008, 01:31 AM

This is all i've got with me right now, and I doubt it helps:

myoldchevytruck · 02-01-2008, 01:34 AM

Thats ok, I can see the shocks. Thanks

shifty · 02-01-2008, 02:06 AM

I'll still get you some better pics tonight. I'll be taking em with my phone, so they won't be "freaking awesome" but ... I'm looking high and low on the forum for some other pictures and ain't finding anything.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-01-2008, 02:08 AM

If you set the shocks at a 15 degree angle, in and forward you should be good to go. WES

01-31-2008, 01:16 PM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Cross Member Help I need the location of the rear shock cross member (Pics would help also) I am converting from leafs to trailing arms and I have removed the upper shock brackets from the frame and want to make a cross member out of 2x2 box steel so I can relocate the upper shock mounts. Are the same holes used on the top part of the frame? How far from the frame are the upper shock brackets. I know the bottom hole is for the coil spring. Hope this is not to confusing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-31-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Cross Member Help Can't help you, but take some pics along the process..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-01-2008, 12:16 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Cross Member Help My damaged brain interpreted the post as if one was having a problem with one of the members..... If I can get by where my truck is, I'll take a picture....the bed is off so it would be an ideal time, huh? Unless someone else posts one, I'll do my best to have it on here later today. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-01-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Cross Member Help Hope this helps? And sorry ... I know it obscures the actual rivets - my frame is also bare right now, so I can take photos as well if you really need it. Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-01-2008, 01:14 AM	#5
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Cross Member Help Shifty Thanks alot. If you could possibly take a shot from the back so I can see the shock angle. I want to get an idea on how far over the upper shock mount needs to be on the cross member. Thanks Harry __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

02-01-2008, 01:29 AM	#6
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: Cross Member Help Are you going to use stock upper shock mounts? Also are you going to lower your truck or use stock height springs. I can give you the angle of the shocks on a 4in drop with shock locaters if you want that.

02-01-2008, 01:31 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Cross Member Help This is all i've got with me right now, and I doubt it helps: Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-01-2008, 01:34 AM	#8
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Cross Member Help Thats ok, I can see the shocks. Thanks __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

02-01-2008, 02:06 AM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Cross Member Help I'll still get you some better pics tonight. I'll be taking em with my phone, so they won't be "freaking awesome" but ... I'm looking high and low on the forum for some other pictures and ain't finding anything. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-01-2008, 02:08 AM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Cross Member Help If you set the shocks at a 15 degree angle, in and forward you should be good to go. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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