4x4: Crossmember under motor??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexis · 05-09-2003, 02:36 PM

I was woundering if i could take out the crossmember thats under that motor that bolts to the frame and lower part of the engine brackets would the engine be in a any danger? Would it flex the enigne mount brackets to where putting back the crossmember might cause me some trouble? thanks

keenee · 05-09-2003, 03:21 PM

I don't think that is a good idea! Without the crossmember there would not be enough mount to hold the engine under load. And the frame might flex way to much. Why are you wanting to take the crossmember out?

Alexis · 05-09-2003, 04:33 PM

oil pan gasket is leaking like mad.....hmmm maybe some 2x4 supports.

cableguy0 · 05-09-2003, 07:25 PM

well if ur not gonna be driving it anywhere i dont see it being a problem as long as u support the frame with jack stands. i wouldnt drive the truck without the crossmember but in a 4x4 i think the crossmember comes out easier than lifting the motor up and fighting it the whole way

GMC71k20 · 05-09-2003, 07:47 PM

still havent sold helga?

keenee · 05-09-2003, 08:30 PM

Oh!
To just drop the pan, Go ahead and do it.
I thought you were going to drive it that way.

Alexis · 05-09-2003, 08:58 PM

I got a buyer but I had the gasket sitting in my tool box for a while so I'm just going to drop it in.

We just sold Jessica, our 67 swb. I just want to get these trucks out of the way and focus on Britney.

05-09-2003, 02:36 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	4x4: Crossmember under motor??? I was woundering if i could take out the crossmember thats under that motor that bolts to the frame and lower part of the engine brackets would the engine be in a any danger? Would it flex the enigne mount brackets to where putting back the crossmember might cause me some trouble? thanks

05-09-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
keenee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Pennsylvania Posts: 231	I don't think that is a good idea! Without the crossmember there would not be enough mount to hold the engine under load. And the frame might flex way to much. Why are you wanting to take the crossmember out? __________________ '96 GMC Suburban 6.5t '99 F**d Windstar '07 SON '09 DAUGHTER XOXOXO Wife

05-09-2003, 07:25 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	well if ur not gonna be driving it anywhere i dont see it being a problem as long as u support the frame with jack stands. i wouldnt drive the truck without the crossmember but in a 4x4 i think the crossmember comes out easier than lifting the motor up and fighting it the whole way __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-09-2003, 08:30 PM	#6
keenee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Pennsylvania Posts: 231	Oh! To just drop the pan, Go ahead and do it. I thought you were going to drive it that way. __________________ '96 GMC Suburban 6.5t '99 F**d Windstar '07 SON '09 DAUGHTER XOXOXO Wife

05-09-2003, 08:58 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	I got a buyer but I had the gasket sitting in my tool box for a while so I'm just going to drop it in. We just sold Jessica, our 67 swb. I just want to get these trucks out of the way and focus on Britney. Last edited by Alexis; 05-09-2003 at 09:01 PM.

05-09-2003, 04:33 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	oil pan gasket is leaking like mad.....hmmm maybe some 2x4 supports.

05-09-2003, 07:47 PM	#5
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	still havent sold helga?



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