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clemson71guy · 10-13-2008, 08:37 PM

i was thinking about ordering one mainley for the holes for the exhaust and if i ever decide to drop my truck lower i wouldent have to worry about my drive shaft hitting. well i called them and they said it will only work if i have a 5 inch or more drop and said that it wouldent fit because they shaved the bottom of it or something.im glad they told me but i still dont see why it wouldent work with a 4 inch drop?

72BlckButy · 10-15-2008, 08:10 AM

It could be due to the angle of the driveshaft, but this is just a guess. I think the hoop is a little larger on the original crossmember, unlike the ECE member that is a little shorter.

I've never compared the two, this is just a guess.

Bump for either the right answer or more information.

10-13-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Early Classics crossmembers i was thinking about ordering one mainley for the holes for the exhaust and if i ever decide to drop my truck lower i wouldent have to worry about my drive shaft hitting. well i called them and they said it will only work if i have a 5 inch or more drop and said that it wouldent fit because they shaved the bottom of it or something.im glad they told me but i still dont see why it wouldent work with a 4 inch drop?

10-15-2008, 08:10 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Early Classics crossmembers It could be due to the angle of the driveshaft, but this is just a guess. I think the hoop is a little larger on the original crossmember, unlike the ECE member that is a little shorter. I've never compared the two, this is just a guess. Bump for either the right answer or more information. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-15-2008 at 08:11 AM.



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