anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10addict · 06-16-2008, 11:44 AM

Whats happening?? I am looking at ways to get my current 67 project lower in the front... Its bagged with a kp notch in the rear.. I am on the fence about z'ing the frame right now.. I may go that way but at this point not ready to make the cut... I see a lot of guys are cutting the lower control arms apart and welding a cup for the bag to sit lower in.... Has anyone cut the upper side of the crossmember where the plate/bag mount bolts in and move it up higher? Looking at the frame it looks like it should work... I know you can never run a coil spring again but thats not an issue...

Thoughts???

Look at the second pic for an Idea of what I mean... (jacked from backyard88's build thread.. Thanks... )

SCOTI · 06-16-2008, 03:16 PM

I know @ least one board member that did his.

98L150 · 06-16-2008, 05:15 PM

here is a link to one that has done this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=266234&page=3

I know i should have some pics of others that have done this here in houston and can share soem photos of once i get to my home computer.

c10addict · 06-16-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks! I felt like John Madden on Monday Night Football drawing those lines on the crossmsmber pic..... BOOM!!!

bagged69c10 · 06-16-2008, 05:53 PM

There is a guy around here that did it too. The only thing I noticed is that he had alot more negative camber then I did. Just Z it and get it over with.

Frizzle Fry · 06-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Cross member section... No camber change. ...or Z

I'm going for the former.

camaro__thunder · 06-17-2008, 09:55 AM

I cut the cups off flush, then plated it and added these upper mounts. [IMG]http://*****************/images/products/mid_Rear_Upper_Bag_Bracket_Dual_Port.jpg[/IMG]

BACKYARD88 · 06-18-2008, 05:44 PM

Just do the Z, you know you want to

98L150 · 06-18-2008, 07:32 PM

here are somes of what i have on file

c10addict · 06-19-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Just do the Z, you know you want to

Im picking up some steel tonight.... Lol... Here we go again! Any pointers??? 2.5 seems to be the norm....

c10addict · 06-19-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98L150

here are somes of what i have on file

Thanks for the pics! Dunno what I would do without the board and the great people on it!!

BACKYARD88 · 06-19-2008, 12:48 PM

I did 3 to be safe but I'd think 2.5 would work. Although, what's another .5 inch

Better safe than sorry

SCOTI · 06-19-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

I did 3 to be safe but I'd think 2.5 would work. Although, what's another .5 inch

Better safe than sorry

That .500" could be the difference between making a new trans tunnel because everything hits or tweaking the exisitng tunnel because one area hits....

BACKYARD88 · 06-19-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That .500" could be the difference between making a new trans tunnel because everything hits or tweaking the exisitng tunnel because one area hits....

I def. see where you're coming from. In my case I'm already doing enough cutting on the frame that some extra sheet metal work is no biggie. I also bought a high hump cover just in case

c10addict · 06-19-2008, 02:24 PM

I got me one of them there high hump tunnels on the shelf...

Looks like I should go 3 then...

BACKYARD88 · 06-19-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

I got me one of them there high hump tunnels on the shelf...

Looks like I should go 3 then...

Well, like SCOTI said, it may cause you more work on the tunnel if you do. I don't have much factory stuff on mine anymore(engine mounts etc) so I just made sure I could get the frame down and I'll tackle the rest as I go. I guess it just depends on how much work you're willing to do. If it's a concern for you, mock it up and don't do more than what you need

c10addict · 06-19-2008, 02:35 PM

Once I get it to lay I am afraid I will want to pull my 68 off of the frame and swap it over!!!

BACKYARD88 · 06-19-2008, 02:50 PM

Don't feel bad, mine was supposed to be a 4/6 static drop when I started

06-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Whats happening?? I am looking at ways to get my current 67 project lower in the front... Its bagged with a kp notch in the rear.. I am on the fence about z'ing the frame right now.. I may go that way but at this point not ready to make the cut... I see a lot of guys are cutting the lower control arms apart and welding a cup for the bag to sit lower in.... Has anyone cut the upper side of the crossmember where the plate/bag mount bolts in and move it up higher? Looking at the frame it looks like it should work... I know you can never run a coil spring again but thats not an issue... Thoughts??? Look at the second pic for an Idea of what I mean... (jacked from backyard88's build thread.. Thanks... ) Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 06-16-2008 at 11:57 AM.

06-16-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,090	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? I know @ least one board member that did his. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-16-2008, 05:15 PM	#3
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? here is a link to one that has done this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=266234&page=3 I know i should have some pics of others that have done this here in houston and can share soem photos of once i get to my home computer. __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

06-16-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Thanks! I felt like John Madden on Monday Night Football drawing those lines on the crossmsmber pic..... BOOM!!! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

06-16-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? There is a guy around here that did it too. The only thing I noticed is that he had alot more negative camber then I did. Just Z it and get it over with. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

06-16-2008, 07:41 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Cross member section... No camber change. ...or Z I'm going for the former. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-16-2008 at 07:41 PM.

06-17-2008, 09:55 AM	#7
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? I cut the cups off flush, then plated it and added these upper mounts. [IMG]http://*****************/images/products/mid_Rear_Upper_Bag_Bracket_Dual_Port.jpg[/IMG] __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

06-18-2008, 05:44 PM	#8
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Just do the Z, you know you want to __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-18-2008, 07:32 PM	#9
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? here are somes of what i have on file Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

06-19-2008, 12:48 PM	#12
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? I did 3 to be safe but I'd think 2.5 would work. Although, what's another .5 inch Better safe than sorry __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-19-2008, 02:24 PM	#15
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? I got me one of them there high hump tunnels on the shelf... Looks like I should go 3 then... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

06-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#17
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Once I get it to lay I am afraid I will want to pull my 68 off of the frame and swap it over!!! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

06-19-2008, 02:50 PM	#18
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: anybody cut the upper crossmember spring pocket? Don't feel bad, mine was supposed to be a 4/6 static drop when I started __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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