driveshaft loop crossmember - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlaird · 08-25-2007, 05:55 PM

has anybody cut off and reinforce the bottom of this crossmember so it is level with the bottom of the frame? If so, pics and advice would be great.

josh

fastom · 08-25-2007, 07:31 PM

I installed the one from Early Classic, very nice peice.

BigShoe24 · 08-25-2007, 07:53 PM

Same here, EC, $199. Looks great, good function as well.

smbrouss70 · 08-25-2007, 08:46 PM

Check out fletch4x4's thread - 4-link and a turtle... LINKY
I think he did a good job on his.

Here's a couple of pics.

jlaird · 08-25-2007, 10:15 PM

that is exactly what i was looking for. he did a nice job on that. thx for the link.

Frizzle Fry · 08-26-2007, 12:27 AM

That's on my to-do list too. Already moved the hoop up. Just need to flatten the bottom. Why not go with the ECE piece? Because I'm not doin a body-off... yet.

jlaird · 08-26-2007, 08:54 AM

When I take this crossmember out to modify it, do you think I would need to brace the frame there at all if the truck is on jack stands with the cab off?

smbrouss70 · 08-26-2007, 10:56 AM

Couldn't hurt.

action · 08-26-2007, 05:22 PM

How high can you raise the top of the loop before it would hit the cab floor? Mine will not be as low as some, so not worried about the bottom but want to run a 1 piece drive shaft so need the room on top. Don't mean to hi-jack just trying to get more info. for all.
Thanks Jack

jlaird · 08-26-2007, 09:41 PM

action, this thread may help you:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...riveshaft+loop

action · 08-26-2007, 10:38 PM

Thanks, I read that whole thing and the only # I found that would help me was 7" from bottom of frame to bottom of floor. Only problem is I have 8" from bottom of frame to top of stock drive shaft loop

Of coarse my cab is on the ground, That is why I ask.I guess I will have to take out my tape and do some math.I think my body mounts are long gone, Anyone know how tall they are? Trying to get all the welding done before I put the cab back on.
Thanks for the help.
Jack

08-25-2007, 05:55 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	driveshaft loop crossmember has anybody cut off and reinforce the bottom of this crossmember so it is level with the bottom of the frame? If so, pics and advice would be great. josh

08-25-2007, 07:31 PM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember I installed the one from Early Classic, very nice peice.

08-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#3
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember Same here, EC, $199. Looks great, good function as well.

08-25-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember Check out fletch4x4's thread - 4-link and a turtle... LINKY I think he did a good job on his. Here's a couple of pics. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-25-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember that is exactly what i was looking for. he did a nice job on that. thx for the link.

08-26-2007, 12:27 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember That's on my to-do list too. Already moved the hoop up. Just need to flatten the bottom. Why not go with the ECE piece? Because I'm not doin a body-off... yet.

08-26-2007, 08:54 AM	#7
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember When I take this crossmember out to modify it, do you think I would need to brace the frame there at all if the truck is on jack stands with the cab off?

08-26-2007, 10:56 AM	#8
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember Couldn't hurt. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-26-2007, 05:22 PM	#9
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember How high can you raise the top of the loop before it would hit the cab floor? Mine will not be as low as some, so not worried about the bottom but want to run a 1 piece drive shaft so need the room on top. Don't mean to hi-jack just trying to get more info. for all. Thanks Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-26-2007, 09:41 PM	#10
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember action, this thread may help you: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...riveshaft+loop

08-26-2007, 10:38 PM	#11
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: driveshaft loop crossmember Thanks, I read that whole thing and the only # I found that would help me was 7" from bottom of frame to bottom of floor. Only problem is I have 8" from bottom of frame to top of stock drive shaft loop Of coarse my cab is on the ground, That is why I ask.I guess I will have to take out my tape and do some math.I think my body mounts are long gone, Anyone know how tall they are? Trying to get all the welding done before I put the cab back on. Thanks for the help. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400



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