what will pancaking the crossmember gain me

[panhandler62]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

While good advice, it doesn't work for all. If I click that 'search this forum' button, I get nothing. Same w/the 'forum tools' selection.

If you are using the "lightblue" theme a lot of features won't work. I like the look of that one better, but I switched to the default because it works better.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by panhandler62

If you are using the "lightblue" theme a lot of features won't work. I like the look of that one better, but I switched to the default because it works better.

Ahhh. . .... That made the difference. Gracias.

[Wild83C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

For your information 83 i searched several times kept coming up with the same things so i wanted some more information, if that is ok with you, maybe i should start asking you before i post anything !!!

This was posted on 8/20/2009 with links and plenty of info. Everyones memory that short?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=pancake

Not trying to give everyone a hard time. Like I said, instead of having 5,6 good threads with all the info we have to search through 200 to find the same info because the same questions get asked every week. If you see a thread with some of the answers post to that thread and bring it back to the top.

[Primer70]

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

You can raise the crossmember 1.5" and have zero adverse effects on the steering. The upper a arm clearance is easily fixed with the Flaming River joints and shaft (I literally built mine in 30 minutes). Raise the steering the same amount as you do the crossmember and you will be home free. Or figure out the correct rack and pinion to use.

If you raise the steering the same amount as the amount you section the crossmember the steering will keep the geometry the way it's supposed to be, but at that point Z'ing the frame is less work. But I've gotta question, if your gonna raise the steering with the sectioning of the crossmember why only go 1.5"?

[smashingchuck]

Originally Posted by Primer70

But I've gotta question, if your gonna raise the steering with the sectioning of the crossmember why only go 1.5"?

That's all I needed to lay out on my tires (27").