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DM310 · 03-21-2005, 03:38 PM

I know this has been brought up time and time again and yes I have read the crossmeber post over and over. Some of you guys say you will have to run a rack and pinion if you chop the crossmember more than 1.5" but has anyone tried to run the stock steering w/ a 2" chop before? I want to hear from someone who has tried, not speculating. thanks

SCOTI · 03-21-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DM310

I know this has been brought up time and time again and yes I have read the crossmeber post over and over. Some of you guys say you will have to run a rack and pinion if you chop the crossmember more than 1.5" but has anyone tried to run the stock steering w/ a 2" chop before? I want to hear from someone who has tried, not speculating. thanks

Take a tape measure out to your truck you'll see there's about 1.5" of clearance before the tie-rods & centerlink start hitting the crossmember. No speculation about it..... it won't happen w/o other mods.

**Captkaos** · 03-21-2005, 06:36 PM

I am playing/working (in spare time) on a 2" chop setup. Like Scoti said. I will NOT work with the stock steering.

DM310 · 03-21-2005, 07:23 PM

Now Capt this one is for you, if I were to do a 2" chop like your method and ran lower arms similar to turner's, could I mount a rack up or would it come in contact w/ the lower arms? My goal is to lay frame on w/ 20" rims maybe 22" in my 63

fastbagged68 · 03-21-2005, 07:50 PM

DM310- You won't need a 2inch crossmember drop. My 63 Suburban when my frame rails are planted on the ground my front crossmember is about 1.5-2" off the ground. I am running a 245-40-20 in the front.... Not a small 20 but not a huge 20. It says it is 27.7" on tirerack.com. With Capt dropped crossmember I don't think it will be possible to do Bill Turner Type arms. Not enough material there. Bill Turner Arms will lay out on 20's with no crossmember drop. Small 20's. With dropped crossmember and arms should be able to do 22's. Don't see why not!

**Captkaos** · 03-23-2005, 03:38 AM

This is my 1.5" dropped crossmember and Air Rides Strong Arms.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398

Yes you should be able to mount the rack and work out the issues with clearance.

XXL · 03-23-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

This is my 1.5" dropped crossmember and Air Rides Strong Arms.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398

Yes you should be able to mount the rack and work out the issues with clearance.

Check your oil pan clearance before you go hauling down the street (voice of recent experience speaking)

DM310 · 03-23-2005, 03:09 PM

Well I started the drop the lastnight. I am just going w/ the 1.5". I will post up some pics soon

03-21-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	2" crossmember drop I know this has been brought up time and time again and yes I have read the crossmeber post over and over. Some of you guys say you will have to run a rack and pinion if you chop the crossmember more than 1.5" but has anyone tried to run the stock steering w/ a 2" chop before? I want to hear from someone who has tried, not speculating. thanks

03-21-2005, 06:36 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I am playing/working (in spare time) on a 2" chop setup. Like Scoti said. I will NOT work with the stock steering. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-23-2005, 03:38 AM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	This is my 1.5" dropped crossmember and Air Rides Strong Arms. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=137398 Yes you should be able to mount the rack and work out the issues with clearance. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-21-2005, 07:23 PM	#4
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Now Capt this one is for you, if I were to do a 2" chop like your method and ran lower arms similar to turner's, could I mount a rack up or would it come in contact w/ the lower arms? My goal is to lay frame on w/ 20" rims maybe 22" in my 63

03-21-2005, 07:50 PM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	DM310- You won't need a 2inch crossmember drop. My 63 Suburban when my frame rails are planted on the ground my front crossmember is about 1.5-2" off the ground. I am running a 245-40-20 in the front.... Not a small 20 but not a huge 20. It says it is 27.7" on tirerack.com. With Capt dropped crossmember I don't think it will be possible to do Bill Turner Type arms. Not enough material there. Bill Turner Arms will lay out on 20's with no crossmember drop. Small 20's. With dropped crossmember and arms should be able to do 22's. Don't see why not!

03-23-2005, 03:09 PM	#8
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Well I started the drop the lastnight. I am just going w/ the 1.5". I will post up some pics soon



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