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*zeitlerusmc* · 03-15-2007, 01:47 PM

I have a 1987 suburban as a donor truck. I read the sticky about leaving the front crossmember in place and just taking the a-arms and spindles off, but looking at the front end that seems like more work than just unbolting both front crossmembers and swapping them out, both trucks have no motor in them and my 63's front clip is just sitting on the frame so room and clearence is no problem. what do you guys think?

A. remove just the parts needed from the burb (sticky )
B. swap out the hole sha-bang including power booster, and master cylinder
C.

D.

62 short step · 03-15-2007, 03:01 PM

B and you'll be done.

zenish · 03-15-2007, 07:36 PM

the later crossmember has larger ubolts and other parts.plus you can be sure it will line up.

PrerunnerRob · 03-15-2007, 08:46 PM

Take everything you can off the sub, you know it all works together now!

62ChevyStep · 03-15-2007, 09:40 PM

thats what I did, best decision we made, also used master cylinder, proportioning valve, wiring harness, fuse block etc.

**Captainfab** · 03-15-2007, 11:37 PM

I'd swap everything, I've done a few. It isn't really that difficult especially since you have no engine in either and the front sheetmetal is basically off your 63. One suggestion though...don't get rid of the burb until you're done installing everything on the 63. That way you can verify measurements if you need to.

*zeitlerusmc* · 03-15-2007, 11:46 PM

roger that gents thanks good stuff good stuff

ChadMorris · 03-16-2007, 06:46 AM

Yep, I would swap the whole crossmember......makes life a little easier....

L0WRIDE · 03-16-2007, 03:40 PM

swap the whole crossmember

**ChiefRocka** · 03-17-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

swap the whole crossmember

X2

John

shade67 · 03-19-2007, 01:17 PM

I did the crossmember swap in my 66 and my 67 and the whole crossmember seems to be more heavyduty in the newer db crossmember. Also the newer one seemed a lot less crusty. I did mine with the engine in the truck though. I would highly suggest not trying it unless you have no choice!

View Poll Results: which route is the best
Use just the parts needed off the burb	1	3.85%
swap out entire crossmember, and drill out the two holes	23	88.46%
swap out entire crossmember and leave the two bolts out that don't line up	2	7.69%
bang my head against the wall!!!!	0	0%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

03-15-2007, 01:47 PM	#1
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Need everyone's opinion I have a 1987 suburban as a donor truck. I read the sticky about leaving the front crossmember in place and just taking the a-arms and spindles off, but looking at the front end that seems like more work than just unbolting both front crossmembers and swapping them out, both trucks have no motor in them and my 63's front clip is just sitting on the frame so room and clearence is no problem. what do you guys think? A. remove just the parts needed from the burb (sticky ) B. swap out the hole sha-bang including power booster, and master cylinder C. D.

03-15-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Need everyone's opinion B and you'll be done. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-15-2007, 07:36 PM	#3
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: Need everyone's opinion the later crossmember has larger ubolts and other parts.plus you can be sure it will line up. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

03-15-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Need everyone's opinion Take everything you can off the sub, you know it all works together now!

03-15-2007, 09:40 PM	#5
62ChevyStep Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portales, NM Posts: 359	Re: Need everyone's opinion thats what I did, best decision we made, also used master cylinder, proportioning valve, wiring harness, fuse block etc. __________________ ________________________ 62' 3.5/5 drop SWB Fleet, PS, PB-Dsk/Drm,350/700R4 08' Chevrolet Silverado CrewCab 05'Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Last edited by 62ChevyStep; 03-15-2007 at 09:41 PM.

03-15-2007, 11:37 PM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Need everyone's opinion I'd swap everything, I've done a few. It isn't really that difficult especially since you have no engine in either and the front sheetmetal is basically off your 63. One suggestion though...don't get rid of the burb until you're done installing everything on the 63. That way you can verify measurements if you need to.

03-15-2007, 11:46 PM	#7
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Need everyone's opinion roger that gents thanks good stuff good stuff

03-16-2007, 06:46 AM	#8
ChadMorris Newbie truck Rebuilder! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 160	Re: Need everyone's opinion Yep, I would swap the whole crossmember......makes life a little easier.... __________________ "Old Blue" 1964 GMC Fleetside in pieces 350 TPI with 700R4 tranny now installed( well kinda propped in place until the tranny crossmember is bolted in !!!!! 1995 Toyota 4runner , 197,000 miles and going... 2007 Honda Odyssey Van (Wifes car)

03-16-2007, 03:40 PM	#9
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Need everyone's opinion swap the whole crossmember __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

03-19-2007, 01:17 PM	#11
shade67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portage, WI Posts: 89	Re: Need everyone's opinion I did the crossmember swap in my 66 and my 67 and the whole crossmember seems to be more heavyduty in the newer db crossmember. Also the newer one seemed a lot less crusty. I did mine with the engine in the truck though. I would highly suggest not trying it unless you have no choice! __________________ Scott 66 chevy short step 327 4speed 67 chevy Short Fleet tpi 350 700r4 72 chevy K10 swb 01 GMC Sierra 01 Pontiac Bonneville



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