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TJG-1 · 11-21-2012, 01:36 AM

Thanks for taking the time to write this up!
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**ChiefRocka** · 12-13-2012, 10:50 AM

No problem ...

Jmorales3181 · 02-10-2013, 04:26 PM

Wow.... Really nice job Chief as usual..read a couple of yourt projects just never posted... Just went and bought a bunch of cutoff wheels and am going in after reading this. Will definitely be bookmarking this one for a reference. Thanks again
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NONHOG · 03-29-2013, 10:20 PM

Very nice write up, thank you!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-30-2013, 01:06 AM

No problem guys, my pleasure.

Hopefully, the steering will get my attention soon.
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**ChiefRocka** · 04-12-2013, 12:19 PM

I took a few pictures of the crossmember, with the stock front suspension complete dropped (no coils) for some reference of clearances. Tire is a 215/65-15 (26" Diameter) ....Stock spindles.

(NOTE: V6 engine rear crossmember sitting on floor)
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Otherwise Stock, with coils removed:
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jdoisher · 04-12-2013, 12:43 PM

Doing mine now!! Using this thread as my guide!!!
Thanks
Jason

Bazooka · 04-13-2013, 02:04 AM

Your burb looks so cool sitting that low. I spy a slick Impala in the background too

broey · 04-13-2013, 02:06 AM

Great work!
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jjzepplin · 04-13-2013, 06:52 AM

You are the man! Gonna look for a doner x-member to do this now! Are you gonna brace behind the upper control arm? Those two holes used to have frame behind them right? Think this is going to flex too much? Just rebuilt my whole front end too...darnit!

jjzepplin · 04-13-2013, 06:54 AM

oops

**ChiefRocka** · 04-13-2013, 09:03 AM

Thanks guys ....

Yes, the plan is too add some material behind the towers. This will also give me the spacing need to run factory engine mounts.

I assembled this with just a few fasteners just t get it out of my home garage.

It will all get blown apart after steering mockup ...

jessfloho · 04-13-2013, 01:16 PM

yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas?

Novalicious · 04-13-2013, 09:07 PM

Nice!!!! Lots of win here and lots to think about going forward...

dr69burb · 04-14-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jessfloho

yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas?

Dude your truck looks badass. With your steering you well probably have to raise your steering box and linkage and make some small notches in the frame for the linkage to travel. Hope that helps.
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jessfloho · 04-14-2013, 12:16 PM

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Dude your truck looks badass. With your steering you well probably have to raise your steering box and linkage and make some small notches in the frame for the linkage to travel. Hope that helps.
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Do you have any links, so I can see how it was done. Thanks for the help.
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dr69burb · 04-14-2013, 12:55 PM

I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering.

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jessfloho · 04-14-2013, 12:59 PM

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I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering.

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Thank you that was very helpful.
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chevyrestoguy · 04-14-2013, 02:42 PM

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Do you have any links, so I can see how it was done. Thanks for the help.
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Would these upper control arms solve your issue?

http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/...&product_id=79

jessfloho · 04-14-2013, 02:52 PM

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Would these upper control arms solve your issue?

http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/...&product_id=79

Thank you very much, that will save a ton of work.
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**xabichin67** · 06-03-2013, 07:49 PM

Any updates on the steering yet.

Thanks!!

kpc01 · 06-03-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jdoisher

Doing mine now!! Using this thread as my guide!!!
Thanks
Jason

Have you done yours yet? I would like to get a real life view of one...I'm in denton too. I want the porterbuilt but can't swing that kind of money so may be time to practice up on welding!

62-One-Ton · 06-04-2013, 01:20 AM

Anybody have a pic of the steering interference? Im out side looking at my uncut crossmember and Im not seeing it. Looks like the inner tie rod ends will clear the frame and uppers. I have the stock 87 steering and crossmember with my stock '62 steering box and 87 idler arm.
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**ChiefRocka** · 06-04-2013, 05:09 PM

The steering will have to be raised.

I have been to busy with customers ride to even have time to get back on Burban.

The set-up on Dino's ride is pretty much what has to be done.

BossHogg69 · 08-07-2013, 01:59 AM

Just when I thought I had seen all the cool write-ups on this forum, I run across this! Awesome work ChiefRocka and THANK YOU for taking the time to do this!

11-21-2012, 01:36 AM	#51
TJG-1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 10	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Thanks for taking the time to write this up! Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2012, 10:50 AM	#52
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... No problem ... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-10-2013, 04:26 PM	#53
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Wow.... Really nice job Chief as usual..read a couple of yourt projects just never posted... Just went and bought a bunch of cutoff wheels and am going in after reading this. Will definitely be bookmarking this one for a reference. Thanks again Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

03-29-2013, 10:20 PM	#54
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Very nice write up, thank you! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-30-2013, 01:06 AM	#55
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... No problem guys, my pleasure. Hopefully, the steering will get my attention soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-12-2013, 12:19 PM	#56
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... I took a few pictures of the crossmember, with the stock front suspension complete dropped (no coils) for some reference of clearances. Tire is a 215/65-15 (26" Diameter) ....Stock spindles. (NOTE: V6 engine rear crossmember sitting on floor) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Otherwise Stock, with coils removed: - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 04-12-2013 at 12:24 PM.

04-12-2013, 12:43 PM	#57
jdoisher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denton Texas Posts: 407	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Doing mine now!! Using this thread as my guide!!! Thanks Jason

04-13-2013, 02:04 AM	#58
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Your burb looks so cool sitting that low. I spy a slick Impala in the background too

04-13-2013, 02:06 AM	#59
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Great work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

04-13-2013, 06:52 AM	#60
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... You are the man! Gonna look for a doner x-member to do this now! Are you gonna brace behind the upper control arm? Those two holes used to have frame behind them right? Think this is going to flex too much? Just rebuilt my whole front end too...darnit! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

04-13-2013, 06:54 AM	#61
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... oops __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

04-13-2013, 09:03 AM	#62
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Thanks guys .... Yes, the plan is too add some material behind the towers. This will also give me the spacing need to run factory engine mounts. I assembled this with just a few fasteners just t get it out of my home garage. It will all get blown apart after steering mockup ... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-13-2013, 01:16 PM	#63
jessfloho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Perris, Ca Posts: 58	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas? Attached Images

04-13-2013, 09:07 PM	#64
Novalicious Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, NEW YORK Posts: 95	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Nice!!!! Lots of win here and lots to think about going forward...

04-14-2013, 12:55 PM	#67
dr69burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 223	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Baggin 64 lwb project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537406



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06-03-2013, 07:49 PM	#71
xabichin67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Galt Ca. Posts: 98	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Any updates on the steering yet. Thanks!!

06-04-2013, 01:20 AM	#73
62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Anybody have a pic of the steering interference? Im out side looking at my uncut crossmember and Im not seeing it. Looks like the inner tie rod ends will clear the frame and uppers. I have the stock 87 steering and crossmember with my stock '62 steering box and 87 idler arm. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

06-04-2013, 05:09 PM	#74
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... The steering will have to be raised. I have been to busy with customers ride to even have time to get back on Burban. The set-up on Dino's ride is pretty much what has to be done. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-07-2013, 01:59 AM	#75
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