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glock35ipsc · 03-19-2004, 02:05 AM

First light on Saturady morning, I will be removing the entire disc brake front crossmember from a 72 C10. I bought the whole front suspension including power steering set-up and master cylinder/booster/prop valve to install in the Project 68.

He is removing the engine, transmission, and the whole front clip tomorrow, so I will have unlimited access to the crossmember. I want to unbolt it and roll it out as a unit.

Question: Will I need to remove the coil springs, or will the stay in place? I've never done this type of surgery before, so I don't know what to expect. I want to keep as much of it in tact as possible. Where and what do I need to unbolt and/or remove?

From what I have gathered so far: I will need to unbolt the idler arm from the frame, either remove the steering gear from the frame or remove the pitman arm from the center link as well as the steering shaft, disconnect brake lines where needed, and unbolt from the frame. How many places is it bolted to the frame on each side?

I have searched the boeard for awhile now and can't fine the exact answer I am looking for, so I'm sorry in advance if this is a redundant question!

Project 68 ....... soon to have power disc brakes and power steering!

Thanks in advance!!!!!

1971 Cheyenne · 03-19-2004, 02:19 AM

no, you do not need to take out your springs. It sounds like you have the process down!

1971 Cheyenne · 03-19-2004, 02:22 AM

Also, I am pretty sure that there are 7 bolts on each side, 3 going down into the bottom of the frame, and 4 going into the side of the frame

72sbfs · 03-19-2004, 02:28 AM

These pics are from a 1985 that I used under my truck. Other than what you see in the pics, remove the shocks and brake lines and the front sway bar that about covers it.

Hope this helps

72sbfs · 03-19-2004, 02:29 AM

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72sbfs · 03-19-2004, 02:30 AM

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stllookn · 03-19-2004, 04:56 AM

sbfs, Nice job on the instructions. I thought there were some brake lines attached in there someplace as well.

glock35ipsc · 03-19-2004, 09:15 AM

72sbfs, you RULE!!!!!!

That's EXACTLY what I needed!! Thanks a ton!

03-19-2004, 02:05 AM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Need fast answer please! 72 front crossmember removal question.. First light on Saturady morning, I will be removing the entire disc brake front crossmember from a 72 C10. I bought the whole front suspension including power steering set-up and master cylinder/booster/prop valve to install in the Project 68. He is removing the engine, transmission, and the whole front clip tomorrow, so I will have unlimited access to the crossmember. I want to unbolt it and roll it out as a unit. Question: Will I need to remove the coil springs, or will the stay in place? I've never done this type of surgery before, so I don't know what to expect. I want to keep as much of it in tact as possible. Where and what do I need to unbolt and/or remove? From what I have gathered so far: I will need to unbolt the idler arm from the frame, either remove the steering gear from the frame or remove the pitman arm from the center link as well as the steering shaft, disconnect brake lines where needed, and unbolt from the frame. How many places is it bolted to the frame on each side? I have searched the boeard for awhile now and can't fine the exact answer I am looking for, so I'm sorry in advance if this is a redundant question! Project 68 ....... soon to have power disc brakes and power steering! Thanks in advance!!!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

03-19-2004, 02:19 AM	#2
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	no, you do not need to take out your springs. It sounds like you have the process down! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

03-19-2004, 02:22 AM	#3
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Also, I am pretty sure that there are 7 bolts on each side, 3 going down into the bottom of the frame, and 4 going into the side of the frame __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

03-19-2004, 02:28 AM	#4
72sbfs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 52	These pics are from a 1985 that I used under my truck. Other than what you see in the pics, remove the shocks and brake lines and the front sway bar that about covers it. Hope this helps Attached Images

03-19-2004, 02:29 AM	#5
72sbfs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 52	second Attached Images

03-19-2004, 02:30 AM	#6
72sbfs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 52	third Attached Images

03-19-2004, 04:56 AM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	sbfs, Nice job on the instructions. I thought there were some brake lines attached in there someplace as well. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-19-2004, 09:15 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	72sbfs, you RULE!!!!!! That's EXACTLY what I needed!! Thanks a ton! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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