Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thorbecke Bros. · 10-02-2008, 12:25 AM

First, we laser cut everything out, except the lower cross shaft mounting block.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly1.jpg[/IMG]

We manufacture the lower cross shaft block as a whole unit, then cut off the end caps and machine the edges.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly3.jpg[/IMG]

Then we press brake form the pieces.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly6.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly7.jpg[/IMG]

Here is a pic off all the pieces after bending.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly8.jpg[/IMG]

Everything is now tacked, and removed from the jigs. Its ready to weld up.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly9.jpg[/IMG]

All ready to go.
[IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly10.jpg[/IMG]

rotgg · 10-02-2008, 08:12 AM

sweet

aggie91 · 10-02-2008, 09:01 AM

With me being in manufacturing, I like seeing the steps it take to bring a product together. Looks good.

What are th 4 small tabs on the bottom in the last picture for?

fastbagged68 · 10-02-2008, 11:01 AM

Any pics of how the rack mounts to it. Looks a little flimsy, I could be wrong. Is there a spacer or does the rack mount behind the tabs?

lyrikz · 10-02-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fastbagged68

Any pics of how the rack mounts to it. Looks a little flimsy, I could be wrong. Is there a spacer or does the rack mount behind the tabs?

Man, just give it a chance. Looks a little flimsy?? Its a PICTURE. Thats like saying it looks 2 inches wide because its on your screen....

Keep it positive.

It looks awesome.

fastbagged68 · 10-02-2008, 12:05 PM

Lyrikz- I was not ripping on his product. Relax a little. It looks like there is no gussets perpendicular to the rack mount location.... Which it may not need. It is a simple question. It looks like only a 1/4" plate is holding the rack.

lyrikz · 10-02-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbagged68

Lyrikz- I was not ripping on his product. Relax a little. It looks like there is no gussets perpendicular to the rack mount location.... Which it may not need. It is a simple question. It looks like only a 1/4" plate is holding the rack.

Oh man, i wasnt trying to come off like that. Sorry. Poor guy has just been gettin trashed ya know. Im sure in a few months once it has been out there alot of people will be buying it. There is just a BUNCH of hating going on this particular product.

Once again, didnt mean to come off rude man. Just chattin... We are :thumbup:

rotgg · 10-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbagged68

Any pics of how the rack mounts to it. Looks a little flimsy, I could be wrong. Is there a spacer or does the rack mount behind the tabs?

you think 1/4" steel is flimsy? are u kidding

fastbagged68 · 10-02-2008, 12:37 PM

Sorry I used the wrong word. It is not flimsy.

71blaze · 10-02-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fastbagged68

It looks like there is no gussets perpendicular to the rack mount location.

there is a gusset it is bent off of the bottom. It is hard to see but you can on the welded pic.

*Shane* · 10-02-2008, 02:50 PM

There are a couple guys here that continue to run to each post in defense of one builder or the other.

Questions concerning a specific product which are directed to a vendor should be answered by the VENDOR of said product - not by another board member.

The vendors pay good money to be able to talk about their products here and some of you need to learn how to relax and let the vendors ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

This will go a long way to help prevent alot of the love/hate pissin' contests we've seen in the past few days.

Thanks.

abadsvt · 10-02-2008, 03:27 PM

That was pretty cool seeing how you fabricate your crossmember. I always love seeing things built. Thanks for sharing!!!

Josh

Shev · 10-02-2008, 05:19 PM

WHAT!!!!!!!! No pic of the laser cutting the pieces?????

cheford · 10-02-2008, 05:39 PM

This looks like a real nice setup, something I was looking for a few years ago, is this for air ride only or can you use spring coils also.

cheford · 10-02-2008, 05:47 PM

Never mind , I just read the other posts

**Chevy4Life** · 10-02-2008, 09:22 PM

Very clean design. Nice work. I can't wait to see these on the road, and the price is right.

Jay

mygr8ride2000 · 10-02-2008, 09:35 PM

now what would be cool is if they gave us the specs to build our own!!??

nuke1 · 10-03-2008, 03:03 AM

MMMMMMM, just makes me drool , love manufacturing process, you have me interested.

hotrodxy · 10-03-2008, 11:49 PM

looks very well engineered, awesome product i might just have to buy one

long71 · 10-04-2008, 06:48 PM

cant find the price.... how much?? i need that!

71blaze · 10-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by long71

cant find the price.... how much?? i need that!

$550
this is an intro price for october only

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-04-2008, 09:27 PM

Looks very nice..

1LoC10 · 10-04-2008, 09:52 PM

sweet, do you guys do installs too? if so how much

10-02-2008, 12:25 AM	#1
Thorbecke Bros. ***************** Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 172	Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! First, we laser cut everything out, except the lower cross shaft mounting block. [IMG]http://www.***************/jason/images/c.assbly1.jpg[/IMG] We manufacture the lower cross shaft block as a whole unit, then cut off the end caps and machine the edges. [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly3.jpg[/IMG] Then we press brake form the pieces. [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly7.jpg[/IMG] Here is a pic off all the pieces after bending. [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly8.jpg[/IMG] Everything is now tacked, and removed from the jigs. Its ready to weld up. [IMG]http://www.*************/jason/images/c.assbly9.jpg[/IMG] All ready to go. [IMG]http://www.***************/jason/images/c.assbly10.jpg[/IMG]

10-02-2008, 08:12 AM	#2
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! sweet

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aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! With me being in manufacturing, I like seeing the steps it take to bring a product together. Looks good. What are th 4 small tabs on the bottom in the last picture for? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! Any pics of how the rack mounts to it. Looks a little flimsy, I could be wrong. Is there a spacer or does the rack mount behind the tabs?

10-02-2008, 12:05 PM	#6
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! Lyrikz- I was not ripping on his product. Relax a little. It looks like there is no gussets perpendicular to the rack mount location.... Which it may not need. It is a simple question. It looks like only a 1/4" plate is holding the rack.

10-02-2008, 12:37 PM	#9
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! Sorry I used the wrong word. It is not flimsy.

10-02-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! There are a couple guys here that continue to run to each post in defense of one builder or the other. Questions concerning a specific product which are directed to a vendor should be answered by the VENDOR of said product - not by another board member. The vendors pay good money to be able to talk about their products here and some of you need to learn how to relax and let the vendors ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN THEIR OWN WORDS. This will go a long way to help prevent alot of the love/hate pissin' contests we've seen in the past few days. Thanks. Last edited by Shane; 10-02-2008 at 05:00 PM. Reason: spelling

10-02-2008, 03:27 PM	#12
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! That was pretty cool seeing how you fabricate your crossmember. I always love seeing things built. Thanks for sharing!!! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

10-02-2008, 05:19 PM	#13
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10-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#14
cheford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ontario Posts: 247	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! This looks like a real nice setup, something I was looking for a few years ago, is this for air ride only or can you use spring coils also.

10-02-2008, 05:47 PM	#15
cheford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ontario Posts: 247	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! Never mind , I just read the other posts

10-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#16
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 750	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! Very clean design. Nice work. I can't wait to see these on the road, and the price is right. Jay

10-02-2008, 09:35 PM	#17
mygr8ride2000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA Posts: 18	Re: Lets build a Raised Crossmember!! now what would be cool is if they gave us the specs to build our own!!??

10-03-2008, 03:03 AM	#18
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