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PJ_STYLES · 08-22-2003, 08:11 PM

For anyone running with a notched front crossmember is your steering box in the same spot? or is is also raised up the same amount as the notch? (for example 1.5") I was going to raise my steering box so the shaft would go over the upper control arm as it originally did but then the part of the steering link that goes under my oil pan is going to hit!!! (i have 6 clinder in my truck) What is recommended? thanks.

phantom dually · 08-22-2003, 10:03 PM

When the crossmember is raised the front of the member must also be cut away and clearanced for the additional steering movement. As far as the mount of the steering components they should remain the same and be operational. For more info contact Bill Turner of Turner enterprises. 909-926-1729. I got my member from him but I will be running a rack and pinion and will not have the extra components to deal with.

PJ_STYLES · 08-26-2003, 08:57 PM

Ok so if i notch the front crossmember 1.5" and leave the steering box in the same spot the tie rod ends are going to be at a much greater angle. will this affect my steering or anything? Is there a maximum angle that will be too much for the tie rod ends? Or just go with it and see what happens? thanks

phantom dually · 08-26-2003, 09:45 PM

I was told by Bill Turner who makes alot of these notches and he claims that you can simply turn the center link over and rebolt everything together. By turning it over the mounting point I assume is lower by a bit.

08-22-2003, 08:11 PM	#1
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Notched front crossmember question. For anyone running with a notched front crossmember is your steering box in the same spot? or is is also raised up the same amount as the notch? (for example 1.5") I was going to raise my steering box so the shaft would go over the upper control arm as it originally did but then the part of the steering link that goes under my oil pan is going to hit!!! (i have 6 clinder in my truck) What is recommended? thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

08-22-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	When the crossmember is raised the front of the member must also be cut away and clearanced for the additional steering movement. As far as the mount of the steering components they should remain the same and be operational. For more info contact Bill Turner of Turner enterprises. 909-926-1729. I got my member from him but I will be running a rack and pinion and will not have the extra components to deal with. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-26-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Ok so if i notch the front crossmember 1.5" and leave the steering box in the same spot the tie rod ends are going to be at a much greater angle. will this affect my steering or anything? Is there a maximum angle that will be too much for the tie rod ends? Or just go with it and see what happens? thanks __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

08-26-2003, 09:45 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I was told by Bill Turner who makes alot of these notches and he claims that you can simply turn the center link over and rebolt everything together. By turning it over the mounting point I assume is lower by a bit. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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