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kenm78 · 12-24-2006, 09:48 AM

How do I tuck my exhaust up from being seen on my 71 C10 long bed I was goint to use one of these

THE ORIGINAL
EXTREME DROP CENTER CROSSMEMBER

But after alittle research they are not supposed to be used on long beds do to the carrier bearing. Does anyone have any ideas they can share. Thanks

Rokcrln · 12-24-2006, 10:05 AM

Just notch out your stock one and brace it abit. I did this to mine but it is way over braced in hopes of alot of traction and a big motor some day

This works for 3" pipe and does not touch the ground when dumped.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kenm78 · 12-24-2006, 10:18 AM

Outstanding is it better to pull that crossmember out or just notch it while still in the truck??

Rokcrln · 12-24-2006, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenm78

Outstanding is it better to pull that crossmember out or just notch it while still in the truck??

Just do it while it is in the truck that way you do not have to grind out all the rivits

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ortegamotor · 12-24-2006, 10:49 AM

hey Kevin nice job on the cross member.that thing looks like it can take some abuse. Tony

**Hart_Rod** · 12-24-2006, 11:03 AM

Kevin do you have any pics of the rear? How are you going to ge the exhaust over the rear end? I want to run my exhaust all the way out the back, but I don't think I'll have clearance with the bags all the way down. I was thinking about running them outside the frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-24-2006, 11:12 AM

Yowsers, them pipes will be low, gonna be tuff to get em over the axle
with bags, do to the travel of things up and down that move, maybe it
is time to consider side exit? in front of the rear wheals, or turn downs.

Dowdy · 12-24-2006, 11:57 AM

I cut some 4" holes in the cross-member and welded some 4" SCH 40 pipe in the holes. I cut a 45 on the pipes ahead of time, and welded a plate to the end of the pipe and ran a plate to the side-rail. You can get a way with a smaller support to the side-rail, if you place it behind the cross-member, because it will be in tension. You will need more support on the front side like the photo above, because it will be in compression. Don't forget to leave a hole for fuel and brake lines. See attachment.

dion · 12-24-2006, 04:19 PM

I did the turn downs on mine. sounds great and man it shakes the earth!

12-24-2006, 09:48 AM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	How to hide my exhuast pipes How do I tuck my exhaust up from being seen on my 71 C10 long bed I was goint to use one of these THE ORIGINAL EXTREME DROP CENTER CROSSMEMBER But after alittle research they are not supposed to be used on long beds do to the carrier bearing. Does anyone have any ideas they can share. Thanks Attached Images __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-24-2006, 10:05 AM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes Just notch out your stock one and brace it abit. I did this to mine but it is way over braced in hopes of alot of traction and a big motor some day This works for 3" pipe and does not touch the ground when dumped. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

12-24-2006, 10:18 AM	#3
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes Outstanding is it better to pull that crossmember out or just notch it while still in the truck?? __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-24-2006, 10:49 AM	#5
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes hey Kevin nice job on the cross member.that thing looks like it can take some abuse. Tony

12-24-2006, 11:03 AM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes Kevin do you have any pics of the rear? How are you going to ge the exhaust over the rear end? I want to run my exhaust all the way out the back, but I don't think I'll have clearance with the bags all the way down. I was thinking about running them outside the frame. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-24-2006, 11:12 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes Yowsers, them pipes will be low, gonna be tuff to get em over the axle with bags, do to the travel of things up and down that move, maybe it is time to consider side exit? in front of the rear wheals, or turn downs. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-24-2006, 11:57 AM	#8
Dowdy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 11	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes I cut some 4" holes in the cross-member and welded some 4" SCH 40 pipe in the holes. I cut a 45 on the pipes ahead of time, and welded a plate to the end of the pipe and ran a plate to the side-rail. You can get a way with a smaller support to the side-rail, if you place it behind the cross-member, because it will be in tension. You will need more support on the front side like the photo above, because it will be in compression. Don't forget to leave a hole for fuel and brake lines. See attachment. Attached Images

12-24-2006, 04:19 PM	#9
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Re: How to hide my exhuast pipes I did the turn downs on mine. sounds great and man it shakes the earth! Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts



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