Crossmember Drop - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-18-2004, 10:51 PM

Got mine front back together yesterday took a few days w/ all the painting. Painted a-arms body color, frame hammertone silver, and a few brackets etc. flat black. The sway bars front mounts are layed on the ground. Took the rear wheels off and let the jack down, drive shaft crossmember hit the ground and the pinch wells were about 1" off the ground. Should lay hard once I relocate crossmembers and bag the back. Started cutting out all the rear wood floor and tubs this afternoon. By the way this is on a '72 Suburban w/ 20's, 1.5" crossmember drop(Capt's way), 2.5" spindles, and 2600# bags w/ just the upper plates. Will post some pics as soon as I get them. Later

phantom dually · 03-18-2004, 10:59 PM

I would go with a pretty big notch in the rear!!!

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-18-2004, 11:18 PM

I think it's going to have to be around 9" of actual notch, haven't really put a tape to it yet. Going to notch it Saturday gotta go get some 3"3" box to build the notch tommorrow and try to get the rear floor cut out before Saturday. already torched out the old springs and bumpstop mounts. Later

bagged78 · 03-19-2004, 12:13 AM

tubbedII's project [/B][/QUOTE]

MMMMMMM, CHEVY II, AAAAAAAAHH.....
(That's me drooling all over that)

Your bro's truck looks good to, would like to see more pics of that as well..

fastbagged68 · 03-19-2004, 06:34 PM

I did a 11 inch notch to let the frame sit on the ground with my 29 inch tall tire. I need to upload pics of my suburban!

phantom dually · 03-19-2004, 08:57 PM

I am running a 33 so I may need more notch also!!

BaggedC10 · 03-19-2004, 10:17 PM

I had an FBI 10" step notch and when layed out, I still had 5" or so of clearance. I could have gone down 1-2" more but my driveshaft bottoms out under the cab.

BTW, that's w/ 245/35/ZR20 tires.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-20-2004, 01:57 AM

On my front steering after the crossmember drop my tierods are bent from sitting on the pitman arm and idler when layed all the way out. It looks like I can just have it aligned like this w/ it raised to cruise height. They are not bent excessively so I think it will be o.k. Just wanted another opinion. I only dropped the member 1.5" so I wasn't expecting clearance issues there. Should I flip the tierods or leave it alone.

tubbedII · 03-20-2004, 10:42 PM

Went to my bro's today to take some pics, here's what it looks like today.

My brother and I would like to thank all of you guys on here for the help. Without this thread, we would not even be half as far as we are right now!
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tubbedII · 03-20-2004, 10:43 PM

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tubbedII · 03-20-2004, 10:44 PM

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tubbedII · 03-20-2004, 10:45 PM

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phantom dually · 03-21-2004, 02:07 AM

Hey how about a few close ups of the upper shock towers and the motor mounts. Thanks

grnddwn · 03-21-2004, 02:12 AM

Looks sweet. Keep up the good work

tubbedII · 03-22-2004, 11:29 AM

I went through the pics, and all I had that was close to what you want is this one. I'll give my bro the camera to take one of the motor mounts. Let me know if there are any other views you guys want.
Thanks grnddwn!

wdz28ss · 03-24-2004, 11:11 PM

Anybody laying frame on 22's yet?

fastbagged68 · 03-25-2004, 02:07 AM

I could if I wanted too. Mine lays frame on a 29.5 inch tall tire!

wdz28ss · 03-25-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fastbagged68
I could if I wanted too. Mine lays frame on a 29.5 inch tall tire!

Well, Lets see this burb laid out on 22's

loweredd · 03-25-2004, 12:31 PM

Heck, mine lays rear on a 32"!! It will lay rocker in a few weeks on 32" as well.

phantom dually · 03-25-2004, 08:53 PM

oh yeah my dad can beat your dad up!! No really I will lay in the rear with a 33x21.50

jitteryguy · 01-17-2013, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom dually

oh yeah my dad can beat your dad up!! No really I will lay in the rear with a 33x21.50

one of the best post in this thread ! beside's all the good info.
I think a small cross member notch with a small "Z" would look the best , allthough over all it would be more work I think it would be less modifacation's.
gotta keep in mind these guy's were run'n 29" tall tire's back then, I think most of us have taller tire's these day's.

fastbagged68 · 01-22-2013, 01:44 AM

Ha this is a classic!
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phantom dually · 03-25-2004, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wdz28ss

Well, Lets see this burb laid out on 22's

Well lets see it??

loweredd · 03-25-2004, 10:20 PM

Phantom, you're funny. I want to see this as well.

grnddwn · 03-25-2004, 11:58 PM

I wanna see it too!

03-18-2004, 10:51 PM	#1
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	get layed Got mine front back together yesterday took a few days w/ all the painting. Painted a-arms body color, frame hammertone silver, and a few brackets etc. flat black. The sway bars front mounts are layed on the ground. Took the rear wheels off and let the jack down, drive shaft crossmember hit the ground and the pinch wells were about 1" off the ground. Should lay hard once I relocate crossmembers and bag the back. Started cutting out all the rear wood floor and tubs this afternoon. By the way this is on a '72 Suburban w/ 20's, 1.5" crossmember drop(Capt's way), 2.5" spindles, and 2600# bags w/ just the upper plates. Will post some pics as soon as I get them. Later

03-18-2004, 10:59 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I would go with a pretty big notch in the rear!!! __________________ 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

03-18-2004, 11:18 PM	#3
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Biggg notch I think it's going to have to be around 9" of actual notch, haven't really put a tape to it yet. Going to notch it Saturday gotta go get some 3"3" box to build the notch tommorrow and try to get the rear floor cut out before Saturday. already torched out the old springs and bumpstop mounts. Later

03-19-2004, 12:13 AM	#4
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	tubbedII's project [/B][/QUOTE] MMMMMMM, CHEVY II, AAAAAAAAHH..... (That's me drooling all over that) Your bro's truck looks good to, would like to see more pics of that as well.. __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

03-19-2004, 08:57 PM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I am running a 33 so I may need more notch also!! __________________ 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

03-19-2004, 06:34 PM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I did a 11 inch notch to let the frame sit on the ground with my 29 inch tall tire. I need to upload pics of my suburban!

03-19-2004, 10:17 PM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I had an FBI 10" step notch and when layed out, I still had 5" or so of clearance. I could have gone down 1-2" more but my driveshaft bottoms out under the cab. BTW, that's w/ 245/35/ZR20 tires. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold Last edited by BaggedC10; 03-19-2004 at 10:20 PM.

03-20-2004, 01:57 AM	#8
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	tierods On my front steering after the crossmember drop my tierods are bent from sitting on the pitman arm and idler when layed all the way out. It looks like I can just have it aligned like this w/ it raised to cruise height. They are not bent excessively so I think it will be o.k. Just wanted another opinion. I only dropped the member 1.5" so I wasn't expecting clearance issues there. Should I flip the tierods or leave it alone.

03-20-2004, 10:42 PM	#9
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Went to my bro's today to take some pics, here's what it looks like today. My brother and I would like to thank all of you guys on here for the help. Without this thread, we would not even be half as far as we are right now! 1. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-20-2004, 10:43 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	2. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-20-2004, 10:44 PM	#11
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	3. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-20-2004, 10:45 PM	#12
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	5. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

03-21-2004, 02:07 AM	#13
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Hey how about a few close ups of the upper shock towers and the motor mounts. Thanks __________________ 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

03-21-2004, 02:12 AM	#14
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Looks sweet. Keep up the good work

03-22-2004, 11:29 AM	#15
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	I went through the pics, and all I had that was close to what you want is this one. I'll give my bro the camera to take one of the motor mounts. Let me know if there are any other views you guys want. Thanks grnddwn! Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer Last edited by tubbedII; 03-22-2004 at 12:46 PM.



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03-24-2004, 11:11 PM	#16
wdz28ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clinton, Ut Posts: 230	Anybody laying frame on 22's yet? __________________ '72 Cheyenne super, short-fleet, air-tilt-tach, fuel injected LT1, 700r4, 3.08 posi, 4WDB, step notched and bagged. "the one i wish i still had"

03-25-2004, 02:07 AM	#17
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I could if I wanted too. Mine lays frame on a 29.5 inch tall tire!

03-25-2004, 12:31 PM	#19
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Heck, mine lays rear on a 32"!! It will lay rocker in a few weeks on 32" as well.

03-25-2004, 08:53 PM	#20
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	oh yeah my dad can beat your dad up!! No really I will lay in the rear with a 33x21.50 __________________ 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

01-22-2013, 01:44 AM	#22
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Crossmember Drop Ha this is a classic! Posted via Mobile Device

03-25-2004, 10:20 PM	#24
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Phantom, you're funny. I want to see this as well.

03-25-2004, 11:58 PM	#25
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	I wanna see it too!

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